http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/57993d52b03fc08d899f7f245dda0341.PDF 641e913816021d883c5e8180d8ce5971 PDF Text Text SEAFARERS^k^IAG July 4 1958 • OFFICIAL ORGAN OF JHE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION •ATLANTIC AND GULF DISTRICT • AFL-CIO • ; 1 ti:: BREAKTHROUGH ON -Hi. Sweeps 55 Florida NLRB Vofe: 87-21 Story On Page 3 -3 •^ ..•1 - J I Clff ' Happy over 4—1 result* on Liberian-flag SS Florida (inset), wswO BmQ crewmen show sentiments outside AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department office in Miami. Manned by predominantly foreign crew, largely Cubans, the P&O liner had been SlU-manhed until 1955. Large sign dieers SIU victory as key to 'unity and greater welfare for world's seamen. (Story on Page 3.) �SEAFARERS *ia»Two Excerpts From NLRB Findings On SS Florida ttlliSsiiiiiiSiSiiP Jubibnt MEBA pickets toss placards in cir when news is received that ship operators abandoned plons to operate SS America (bdckground) and other vessels with strikebreakers recruited with help of NMU. MEBA's solid position broke the back of the shipowner-NMU plan and wen a superior agree­ ment for the engineers. MM&P Joins Engineers In Fighting NMU Raid 5: Si-. • The Masters, Mates and Pilots will join the Marine Engineers Beneficial Association in filing formal charges against the National Maritime Union for raiding and fink-herding. The MEBA is now in the process of submitting documentation on its charges to AFL-CIO headquarters following its Terms Of New MEBA Contract original complaint over the The failure of the NMU's scab-herding tactics in the midst of the NMU's chartering of a li­ MEBA's contract beef is shown by the results of the negotiations. censed officers' division in tlie The MEBA gained the following: course of ttie engineers' beef with An increase in manning scales, to be effected by January 1, 1960. US Lines. MM&P charges are now • |150 monthly pension. in preparation and concern sub­ • 80 days a year vacation if working for more than one company. sequent NMU efforts to solicit membership among captains and • 4S days a year for service with one company. mates aboard NMU-manned ves­ • 60 dairs a year vacation for service with one company effective sels. according to Captain John June 18, 1959. Bishop, national secretary-treas­ : • $50 weekly welfare benefit for 39 weeks while unfit for duty urer. of MM&P. in or out of the hospital, plus $12 a day for the first 20 days of In the absence of AFL-CIO hospitalization. • President George Meany, who is • Agreement in principle on severance pay for engineers on ships in Europe at an international la­ bor conference, AFL-CIO Secre­ transferred foreign, details to be established by August 1. tary-Treasurer William Schnitzler has acknowledged formal receipt of MEBA'President Herbert Dag­ gett's wire and requested the fur­ ther documentation now being pre­ pared. The NMU raid, and Its subquent scab-herding in the midst of A cessation of hostilities in the interests of waterfront star the MEBA's industry-wdde contract beef with the shipowners developed bility has been declared as the . result of a meeting in New as an anti-MEBA move on behalf of US Lines. It actually reached York attended by representatives of the SIU, the Internation­ the point where the NMU assisted al Longshoremen's Associa--* in recruiting some two dozen scab tion and the International impact on longshoremen, teamsters and seamen. engineers for US Lines to take the Brotherhood of Teamsters. SS America out behind an MEBA The meeting discussed economic It was agreed that stability could picket line. The move collapsed conditions on the waterfront with best be promoted by calling a halt ingloriously with the scab engi­ a view toward promoting stability to active hostilities between the neers sneaking off the ship via a in the interests of all waterfront SIU and the ILA, representing the tug to avoid the MEBA men coin­ workers. It was an outgrowth of two major groupings on the water­ ing aboard to get their jobs back earlier discussions on the problem front. This total cessation of hostilities after the signing of a new MEBA of trailership operations and their could have effects in a number of contract. . areas including the elimination of Despite the flop of the NMU's the possibility of another waterscab-herding move, the l^U' has front election in the longshore proceeded with ite raid, this time Vol. XX. No. 14 field. seeking to sign up mates for the July 4, 1958 This development does not alter newly-created NMU officers' divi­ the relationships between the SIU sion. It was this action which and other waterfront unions in is bringing the charges from the the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades De­ MM&P. PAmt, HALL, Seeretwry-freamrtr partment, nor does it affect the A beef on the SS United States, HIBBIRI BBAHD, Editor. BERNARD . SEA-' SIU'S consistent positidn of Sup­ developing but of ten major griev­ HAH. Art Editor, HEBHAH ABTBUB, IRWIN ances aboard that ship, lucked off SPiVACK. Ai. MASEIH. JOHN BRAZIL, HER­ port of Federation policy. MAN UAxua, Staff Writer*. BILL MOODY. Among those present at the th'e wliole,situation. The US gang Gulf Area Repretentative, meeting were SIU Secretaryrelused to sign pn, June 12, delay­ ing ^the sailing of the vessel until Publlshtd bfwMkly at tha haadquartar* Treasurer Paul Hall and Mobile they won cohces^ons on perma­ of tha Saafarara Intarnational Union, At­ Port Agent Cal Tanner for the a Suit Dlitrlct, AFL-CIO. «75 Fourth SIU; Raymond McKay, president nent assignment to the ship; re- lantic Avenuo. Brooklyn 32, NY. Tal. HYaclnth Sulai' eiiipioyment for relief en­ 9-A600. Sntarad at tacond class matter of the" Brotherhood of Pdarino En gineers; shi^pping relief jobs at tha Post Office In Brooklyn, NY, under gineers; ILA. President William through the MEisA hiring ball and ha Act of Aug.'34.1912. ' Bradley and other ILA rspresentatives;Snd Jbhh b'Bburke, 'feprer settlement of all ^fevbnces ilvith120 sbnting th"e''^aiftst^fs Unibfa. ' ' " fContihiledi ^<m'p&ge 14) % Dec/ore Halt To Do€k HostUifies ^>"•'7 „ July 4, 1951 lOG SEAFARERS LOG The landmark decision of the National Labor Relations Board, in which it applied US labor law to runaway-flag shipping that is American-ownedr-followed upon a detailed petition drafted by the SIU's general counsel, Seymour W. Miller, which included an exam­ ination of the relationships between i?fiO and the three Liberian corporations set up to escape the SIU. The following consists of excerpts from the NLRB decision which upheld the legal position presented by the SIU. In 1955 ... "P&Ou . . decided to transfer .the ships to foreign registry in order, as it conceded at the hearing,, to be able to hire foreign crews whose wages in at least some classiflcatlons were about half that being paid the American seamen. The United States Maritime Commission . . . authorized transfer ... In August, 1955, P&O organized two Llberian corporations—the White Steamship Co., . . . and the Blue Steamship Co .jeach wholly owned by P&O . . . on September 3, P&O . . . J^-ansferred the two ships to White and Blue, which corporations registered the ships under the laws of Liberia . . P&O had its attorneys organize a third Liberian corporation, the Green Trading Co. The attorneys and some of their employes, acting on behalf of P&O, became the officers, direc­ tors and stockholders of Green Trading. ". . . Green Trading .-. . chartered barebdat the Florida and Southern Cross from Blue and White and .'. . entered into a time subcharter with P&O for operation of the ships. ., P&O Had FuU Authority "Under the terms of the 'time sub-charters, P&O was given au­ thority to determine the trading limits of the two vessels. It as­ sumed responsibility for maintaining and operating the ships at its own expense ... It was expressly provided in the subcharters that P&O, and not Green Trading would have lexclusive possession, control and command of the ships'. . . ". . . Green Trading agreed to man the ships . . . and to pay the wages . . . but . . . P&O would reimburse Green Trading for all such expenses . . . P&O had the right to dismiss any master, officer or crewmember . . . P&O agreed to pay monthly to Green Trading in United States currency certain sums for hire of the vessels which corresponded exactly to the amounts which Green Trading had agreed to pay Blue and White. . . "The ships were changed to Liberian registry in September, 1955 The American crew of the Florida was then discharged and . . . • new, predominantly alien crew was hired. The Southern Cross was in drydock at the time . . . Upon being placed back in com­ mission, a predominantly alien crew*was hired . . . These unlicensed personnel were recruited in a number of areas . . . Although .Green Trading is required under "the time sub-charter to hire the crewmembers. Green Trading actually operates through a Captain Lord, its operating manager, who is also P&O's marine superintendant and Is on P&O's payroll only . . . wage scales for the vessels . . . were submitted to P&O's vice-president ... for his approval . , , ". . . The masters of both ships were hired by i>&0 and the other officers are hired by Captain Lord and Captain Owen, both on P&O's payroll ... "There has been no chai^ge in the operations of the vessels . . . They operate regularly out of Miami . . . and both their passengers and cargo originate for the most part at that port . . . Both ships are inspected by the United States Coast Guard and Federal jbealth officers at Miami . . . Neither has even been in Liberian waters. "Under the terms of the bareboat charter^ Blue and White have no control over the vessels and their crews, but pay a tonnage tax on the vessels to the Liberian government. That tax appears to be the only real obligation . . . to Liberia. No Liberian Office "None of the companies maintain an office in Liberia . . . Green . . . has a business office In Miami at the offices of P&O's ad­ dress ... "In contesting the Board's jurisdiction, the employers rely on «be facts that Green Trading . . . is a foreign corporation and that the employees are predominantly aliens . . . the employers argue that the Act does not apply to a foreign ship and its foreign crew. However, uiider the circumstances ... we find no merit In the position of the employers. "... We believe ... that the evidence clearly demonstrates that Green Trading is . . . merely an instrumentality of P&O . . 7 its transactions ... had the obvious aim of returning: the ships to the operational control of P&O . . . , ". . . Green Trading is wholly under the'^ontroi of iP&O . , those in nominal control of Green Trading actually do not operate independently of P&O . . . Under such circumstances the form of corporate organization must give way to the realities pf the situa­ tion ... P&O is in fact the employer. ". . . the Florida and Southern Cross may not properly be con­ sidered ... as foreign vessels . . . the ships have never been in Liberian waters ... It is, moreover, abundantly clear that the ahlpq are engaged primarily in the commierce of the United States ... "... In view of the foregoing, we find that the employees . , . are employees of a domestic corporation and man vessels ... en­ gaged principally in the commerce of the US . . . Under such clr-^ cumstances we find that the mere fact that a majority of the em­ ployees are nonresident aliens does not take the case outside the coverage of the act . ". . . We find that the employers' operations have a direct and substantial effect upon the foreign commerce of the United States and npon American workmen ^ .-. -the present complement of the Florida and Southern Cross :. . . is . . . in direct competition-with American seamen for employment'opportunities . ; . the organiza­ tion of the vessels' crews . is, therefore, a mattei^ of fdncem'-td' Ajmifgpiiym neamem:,, ,i.i' :. •l.r.vr-f.llrTrinii-,HIT I ,1-1' 1/.-,.-1 ,-^1 „.,.r-..-.i:. �SEAFARERS loir 4, 198S Par* threi LOG SlU Breaches Runaway Barrier With P&O Victory •n MIAMI—A major breakthrough against runawa^rflag .shipping has been accomplished by the SIU as crewmembers of the Liberian-flag passenger vessel, the SS Florida, voted 87 to 21 for SIU representation. The Union's victory on the^ forcefully that these Liberian-flag Florida was the climax of ships are American vessels in many years of eflfort on the disguise." part of US maritime unions In his capacity as president of the Maritime Trades Department, and their world-wide allies AFL-CIO, Hall has written sea­ in the International Trans­ going member unions of the MTD them to join in organizing portworkers Federation to inviting runaway operations on all coasts. bring Liberian-flag passen­ "This is an area where the energies ger vessels under union juris­ diction. As a result of the election, the SIU has been certified on the Florida and her sister ship, the Southern Cross.. Contract termi ar» discussed by group of Florida crewmen with SlU organizer Al Lopez, following SlU's lopsided victory in election aboard ship. All men pictured here were fired last November for being active in SlU's behalf. They are (left to right) L Dominguez, Jose Pena, Juan Poveda, A. Na­ varro, Lopez, L Tamayo, M. Castro, U. Dias. West Coast Actions Paved Way For Florida Success Stalemated at every turn by injunctions, damage suits, high-powered corporate maneu­ vers and dollar diplomacy, as well as Government policy, US maritime unions today for the first time have a powerful weapon for an all-out offensive against American-owned runaway shipping.^ bring conditions on the runaways unions, foreign unions have had to The SIU election victory on up to some acceptable stwdard go it alone. the Florida not only serves no­ have been successful in several Moreover, US Immigration auth­ tice on runaway operators that they are no longer immune to union organization, but also repre­ sents a substantial 4-1 endorse­ ment of American union condi­ tions by foreign,crew members. The runaway ship problem goes back to the. end of the World War II. Expanded world trade gave the "Panhonlibco" countries (Panama, Honduras, Liberia and Costa Rica) the opportunity to cash m. They opened the door to still greater profits by encouraging cut-rate op­ erations. No demands were made on the shipowner in the way of taxes, manning, safety rules or working conditions, except a smalb "head tax" on each vessel trans­ ferred. Today, some 12 million tons of shipping operates under runaway registries. Three-fourths of this tonnage is American-owned, and much of it, as in the case of the Florida, represents passenger, freightship and tanker operations that touch US ports at one end of the line. Indeed, not one cniise•hlp In the Florida-West IndiesCuba trade today la nnder the US flag. US Government figures cite a total of 411 vessels of all types .transferred from the US fleet from July, 1952, through December, 19:16. This doesn't Include all the trans{ei:s continuing up to this moment nor does it cover still others operated by foreign accounts of American confpanies. , These raise the total to more than 500 ships overall. For US sea­ men alone, this has meant a loss of 25,000 or more Jobs. Attempts by the Internationa! Transportworkers Fed^ation to cases, but these cases have barely orities have often moved in to scratched the surface. Since most shut off protests by foreign crewof the ships are essentially Ameri­ members. However, the trail leading to the can-owned and the courts have balked assistance by American (Continued on page 7) Canadian Runaways Still Tied Up By SIU Strike MONTREAL—^World-wide labor support of the SIU Cana­ dian District's strike against the government-owned Cana­ dian National Steamship Lines has apparently frustrated efforts to sell away the fleet. As the strike entered its sec­ officials sponsored the transfer ond-year this week, the com­ move in an attempt to break the pany has been unsuccessful, des­ pite heavy advertisement of the proposed sale, in unloading any of the strikebound vessels. Undoubtedly, a factor discourag­ ing would-be buyers is the support offered the Canadian District by the member unions of the Interna­ tional Transportworkers Federa­ tion. , Canadian Seafarers had walked off the eight CNS deep-sea vessels last July 4th after contract negotia­ tions bogged down over wage issues.-At that time, CNS seamen were among the lowest paid in Canada, with wages ranging from 77 cents-an-hour for pantrymen to 98 cents-an-hour for bosuns, in­ cluding overtime. After further talks with a gov­ ernment arbitration "^board failed to produce an acceptable agree­ ment, the company transferred the vessels to Trinidad registry and started to fecruit crews among foreign seamen. Although the vessels are'bwned.by the Canadian government, ranking' government strike. Immediate support of the Dis­ trict's beef came from Carlton Blanche, secretary of the seamen's union in Port of Spain, Trinidad, who recalled some 200 Jamaican seamen being flown in by the com­ pany to man the ships. In addition to this, English engineers, brought in from London, refused to cross the Canadian SIU picket line and returned to England. In a telegram to SIUNA Presi­ dent Paul Hall and Hal Banks, secretary-treasurer of the Canadi­ an District, Blanche said that the "change of registry to Trinidad (is) seen here as (a) move to break (the) strike," and that West Indian seamen would not man the vessels. Further assurances of interna­ tional support came from Omar Becu, general secretary of the In­ ternational Transportworkers Fed­ eration, who offered the entire support of the ITF behind the strike. "If you advise of any movements of ships hereto strikebound, we (Continued on page 4) ^ Until the SS Florida case, Liberlan-flag vessels had been rela­ tively immune to union organizing, although picket line action had been successful here and abroad in bringing some of these ships to heel. Now though, the SIU has established, through the National Labor Relations Board, that run­ away-flag vessels which are clearly American-owned and which oper­ ate in the commerce of the United States are subject to US labor law and are legitimate targets of union activity. In discussing the implications of the vote, SIU- Secretary-Treasurer Paul Hall declared, "The SlU's election success serves notice on American interests that transfer to a runaway flag no longer gives them immunity from union organ­ ization. Thousands of seamen now working aboard low-wage runawfiy-flag ships will now be targets of SIU organizing drives designed to bring them the kind of trade union benefits available to sea­ men on American-flag vessels." He credited Ralph Casey, presi­ dent of the American. Merchant Marine Institute, with a valuable, if unintentional assist in the SlU's breakthrough, noting that Casey had insisted that the runaway-flag vessels are "America's fifth line of defense" in a number of public pronouncements. "The Casey statement," Hall said, "coming as it did from a rep­ resentative of the major American shipping group, indicated most SCHEDULE OF SIU MEETINGS SIU membership meet­ ings are held regularly every two weeks on Wed­ nesday nights at 7 PM in all SIU ports. All Sea­ farers are expected to attend; those who wish to be excused should request permission by telegram (be sure to include reg­ istration number). . The next SIU meetings will be: July 9 July 23 August 6 ^ August 20 of seamen's unions can be con­ structively employed In a coopera­ tive effort for the mutual benefit of all concerned," he said. He pa.'d tribute to past efforts by various SIU of NA affiliates as "helping pave the way for our .success on the Florida." The significance of the Florida win lies in th^act that nine mil­ lion tons of shipping under the LIberian and Panamanian flags are known to be American-owned. Not ajl of this shipping operates in US commerce, but there are un­ doubtedly several hundred vessels which would fall into the category of American ownership running in American service. The Florida case was an out­ growth of a typical foreign-trans­ fer maneuver designed to escape SIU wage scales ard US taxes. The Florida and its sister ship, the Southern Cross (ex-Cuba, ex-Denali) were transferred foreign in September, 1955, after being under SIU contract for many years. P&O organized three Liberlan subsid­ iaries, the White Steamship Com­ pany, Blue Steamship Company and the Green Trading Corpora­ tion, for the purposes of establish­ ing the legal fiction of foreign operation. SIU crewmembers, many of whom had been aboard the ship since the 1930's, were laid off and a new crew hired, largely in Cuba, at wages far below the SIU scale. SIU Organized Crews Subsequently, the SIU under­ took an organizing campaign among the crewmembers, while at the same time, it sought to estab­ lish its legal right to seek repre­ sentation. SIU attorneys were suc­ cessful in establishing the fact that, for all practical purposes, the op­ erations of White, Blue and Green corporations were totally directed by P&O with the same individuals serving in multiple capacities in all four corporations. They also established that the ownership of P&O was wholly American, con­ sisting of two railroads, the At­ lantic Coast Line and the Florida East Coast Railway. Consequently, on May 23, 1958, 'fhe National Labor Relations Board, in response to an SIU peti­ tion, ordered an election aboard the two vessels. (The Southern Cross was laid up at the time and was not voted. (For highlights of NLRB decision. See Page 2.) SIU representatives are now entering intq^ negotiations for tho purpose of securing an SIU agree­ ment for the Liberian-flag crews. Meanwhile, preparations are underway to organize among tho crews of many other ships in tho Miami area which operate under similar circumstances. Organizing will subsequently be extended to dozens of other operations which fall into tho P&O pattern. :JI •; ;v5 �-yr*?- -tcaaixe SEAFARERS Pare F«iir Canada SlU Tie-Up in Second Year • S; ! (Continued from page 3) \P111 appeal to affiliated unions concerned to endeavor to prevent crewlng or handling of cargo," Becu promised. Faced by this show of Interna­ tional cooperation, the company re-transfered the vessels back to Canadian registry and put them up foi sale. But contrary to their predictions for a "quick sale," they have been unable to find any takers. It has been reported that several foreign buyers were In­ terested In the ships but refrained from bidding because of the world­ wide support behind the District's strike. Considerable comment over the Government's attempt at strike­ breaking was voiced this year by a leading Canadian magazine. The Saturday Niglit, in an article en­ titled: "Our Merchant Marine Sold Down The River." The article said tliat it could find no excuse for transferring a steamship —line owned by the peo^ of Canada to « foreign sovereignty, and the use of a wage dispute to do It only made It worse. It pointedly questioned the' wisdom of the many governmentsupported moves which has result­ ed In Canadian-fiag deep-sea fleets . being cut down to a mere 18 vessels. Meanwhile it has been reported that CNS has lost almost $3.5 mil­ lion dollars since the outbreak of the strike. Rather than give in to the union's demands, the company has kept the ships, with complete licensed personnel aboard. Idle In Bedford Basin. In addition, the company has continued to maintain its management staff ashore. According to union officials, this loss could have represented the pay difference to the unlicens­ ed seamen for many years to come. SEAFARERS ROTARY SHIPPINO ROARD From June 11 To June 24, 1958 (Editor's note: Under the new reporting system for SIU ship­ ping, the summaries below give the complete picture in each de­ partment by seniority class. Job group and port, including the num­ ber of men remaining on the beach. Seafarers coming into port to register can pick their spots by checking the "regtotered on the beach" totals alongside the shipping totals for their department.) SIU shipping maintained a steady pace during the past period, reflecting the high level of job opportunities avail­ able to Seafarers. AH told, 1,041 jobsjwere shipped and 1,402 men were registered. The dispatch totals' have varied by less than two dozen jobs over the last six weeks. Class -A men accounted for 67 percent of ajl jobs shipped, class B for 25 percent and class C for the remainder. Six ports reported Increased shipping for the period, the same num­ ber showed declines and two stayed about the same as before. New York, Norfolk, Tampa, Mobile, Lake Charles and Houston were the ports showing gains, particularly Houston, which shipped well over 200 jobs. Boston and Philadelphia maintained the status quo, and the rest fell off by varying amounts. Despite its drop, Baltimore was still busy. The heavy registration for the period contributed to a swelling Registered CLASS A Port Boston New York Philadelphia ... Baltimore Norfolk Savannah Tampa Mobile New Orleans .... Lake Charles .. Houston Wilmington .... San Francisco .. Seattle >g®i& W^x: ,..Xr:'f;Xr:hX port for extensivo repairs. 3 2 23 5 11 —— 2 3 11 6 1 7 2 — 1 Registered CLASS A. Port Florida Vote Stirs Mobile •r-:r GROUP 1 2 2 9 64 35 3 9 13 35 1 2 3 6 3 7 21 20 21 . 27 — 1 20 32 2 8 3 3 9 1 "beach" total, but with only minor effect on the overall job ratio. On* man was shipped for every 2V4 A men registered on the beach at tho end of the period, and the same ratio held for class B. These pro­ portions have generally held steady since March, when figures f«r the men registered on the beach first began to be compiled. Even with the rise In registration, six ports still have less than 100 men registered on the beach In aU departments. Boston, Savannah, Tampa, Lake Charles, Wilmington and Seattle all fall Into this cate­ gory; Norfolk has 103. At the same time, all of these ports except Wilmington had 53 or less A men on hand. These figures provide a significant Index to the potential for shipping out In any port, and should be checked by Seafarers when they register. Seventy-two C men were also shipped, largely In the steward de­ partment, although Savannah and the three West Coast ports shipped no C men at all. However, while the West Coast was uniformly In­ active this period, Wilmington and Seattle expect to be busy this time around. Following Is the outlook port by port: Boston: Slow . . . New York: Good . . . Philadelphia: Should be better . . . Baltimore: Good . . . Norfolk: Fair . . . Savannah: Slow . . . Tampa: Fair . . . Mobile: Good . . . New Orleans: Should rise . . . Lake Charles Fair . . , Houston: Very good; lots of grain moving out . . . WUmlngton: Good . . . San Francisco: Fair . . Seattle: Good. DECK DEPARTMENT • Registered CLASS B GROUP 1 2 1 12 1 2 3 _ 1 — — 1 «... — 2 1 6 1 2 12 2 — 1 Shipped CLASS A 3 1 12 —. 14 3 1 1 2 6 3 18 2 1 2 Shipped CLASS B Shipped CLASS C GROUP GROUP 1 3 1 2 2 _ 1 18 41 12 9 — 1 5 1 13 29 12 4 8 — 4 2 2 — 1 1 1 3 5 1 3 9 11 2 1 14 19 4 4 - 2 3 2 — 1 — 37 12 2 12 5. . — 1 — — — — — 4- 1 4 1 3 1 — GROUP 3 1 2 _ 1 1 — — — 9 — 1 1 — 1 _ ' 4 — 5 1 14 1 — 3 — 1 — 3 — MM M— MM -i— MM Registered On The Beach CLASS B CLASS A TOTAL SHIPPED 3 A 1 11 71 6 1 54 6 _ 3 _ 9 22 1 37 —. 5 1 61 _ 1 — 5 — 4 CLASS C B ' MM MM 10 1 21 3 1 4 5 11 2 21 3 5 4 12 — 1 — — — 1 — 2 — GROUP 1 2 23 6 99 156 11 20 90 39 7 12 4 5 3 5 35 35 50 62 8 2 21 87 7 22 11 17 7 5 AU 1 03 7 76 9 4 13 27 49 7 84 4 10 8 3 4 57 11 13 2 3 2 11 12 2 6 5 2 2 GROUP 1 2 5 1 4 25 — 1 8 7 8 9 — — — 2 __ 3 _ - 1 4 1 . 8 8 1 2 — 2 8 i— 37 4 83 14 1 3 10 9 15 8 8 _ ENGINE DEPARTMENT Boston New York ..... Philadelphia ... Baltimore Norfolk Savannah Tampa Mobile New Orleans ... Lake Charles .. MOBILE—^There was quite K bit Houston of discussion among the men on the beach here over the SlU vic­ tory on the- Liberian-flag SS Flori­ da, Harold Fischer, acting agent, reported. The majority of the men feel that this landslide vote In favor of the SlU indicates a strong desire on the part of these foreign seamen for some solid representa­ tion to bring their wages and con­ ditions up to American levels. Shipping for the last couple of weeks was on the slow side, partly because of the MEBA strike which Idled five SlU-contracted vessels In this port. Although four of them left as soon as the strike was settled, one vessel, the Alcoa Cava­ lier, -Alcoa's passenger ship, had cancelled Its sailing and will not be leaving until July 7th, her next scheduled sailing date. Prospects for the coming period look about the same since most of the vessels hitting this port are of the short trip variety or are In transit. These include the Antinous, Claiborne, Monarch of the Seas, Morning Light, Wild Ranger, Alcoa ' Corsair, Alcoa Partner, Alcoa Boamer,' and the Steel King. The SS Yaka came out of the yards re­ cently and took on a full crew. But this is offset by the Margaret Bleomfleld which Is coming into lair 4. IStt LOO Wilmington , San Francisco .. Seattle GROUP 1 2 3 20 69 10 1 9 32 1 .4 — 5 4 1 5 30 5 30 — 5 7 28 .2 4 1 8 4 — Registered CLASS B GROUP 3 1 2 1 2 15 1 10 2 1 3 13 1 2 » 1 — 2 3 3 3 1 8 — _ _ 16 7 — 1 — 1 6 3 — MM -- MM MM MM. MM Shipped CLASS A Shipped CLASS B GROUP GROUP 3 1 1 2 2 _ _ 14 40 2 — 101 2 1 1 — 3 26 ' 3 — 11 1 4 — —2 — 3 — — .— 1 1 4 - — — 4 15 3 8 5 21 3 3 3 1 5 1 6 34 6 1 13 3 2 1 — 2, — 1 3 — ,— 3 1 — 3 1 12 2 13 1 _ — 5 1 1 4 5 Shipped CLASS C 3 MM —•• • • — TOTAL SHIPPED GROUP CLASS Z 3 A C 1 B MM 5 _ 1 12 8 — — — 4 5 2 10 1 3 1 — MM •.M ^M MM MM 2 _ MM MM 8 56 3' 5 32 — 5 3 — 5 22 29 1 9 2 46 5 2 3 15 10 3 — 23 _. 7 1 5 MM 1 2 MM MM M. 2 1 — 1 MM •— AU M- MM 1 10 8 3 24 1 5 4 Registered On The Beach CLASS A CLASS B 1 2 -1 3 __ MM 81 6 62 11 3 7 ~ GROUP 1 2 1 7 42 174 2 27 13 91 1 14 8 4 3 2 11 5 7 2 MM 34 12 vTI 4A 87 23 13 4 73 13 6 3 7 6 7 44 8 19 8 19 4 GROUP 1 2 2 3 8 26 2 1 26 8 2 3 • •1 X 9 2 2 1 4 1 1 1 1 1 1 9 0 11 — 10 5 6 1 8 1 24 7 11 8 —> 1 ei 9 8 8 8 8 1 STEWARD DEPARTMENT Registered CLASS A GROUP 12 Boston 5 — New York 32 11 Philadelphia ... 4 2 Baltimore 12 3 Norfolk 2 2 Savannah ...... 'i— . Tampa 6,; — Mobile 18 2 New Orleans ... 9 7 Lake Charles .. 5 — Houston 9 3 Wilmington 12 San Francisco .. 2 3 Seattle 5 2 Port TOTALS DECK ENGINE STEWARD GRAND TOTAL 3 3 59 6 20 1 _ 3 45 27 2 7 1 2 1 Registered CLASS A Registered CLASS B Shipped CLASS A GROUP 1 2 3 — — 3 — 17 ^ —• 2 1 1 — — — — — — — 1 — 2 1 13 3 Shipped CLASS B Shipped CLASS C GROUP GROUP GROUP 12 3 1 2 3 12 3 1 11 — 1 21 5 26 . — — •- 9 I 6 m 1 — 4 — 1 12 8 16 1 1 14 — 10 -MM ,1 2 t , •' • 2 1 1 4 3 15 8 2 25 — 2 1 — — 15 6 17 — •-T- : — 1 1 —: 8 2 13 — 2 — 16 1 4 — 2 1—2 1 — — 5 1 _— Shipped CLASS A Registered CLASS B ' TOTAL SHIPPED CLASS A B C 3 1 52 0 7 5 2 1 31 16 10 1 6 1 8 1 Z ~i — . — . 1 4 1 • 2 22 -2 — 3 — 4 35 3 1 5 3 6 2 17 — — "4 38 19 1 3 1 "s 2 4 — MM " Shipped CLASS B MM ' Shipped CLASS C GROUP GROUP GROUP GROUP GROUP 2 8 1 2 8 1 12 3 12 3 1 2 129 231 74 12 36 66 75 16JI 49 16 31 44 1 1 39 160 21 3 52 47 52 236 36 3 68 46 — 9 23 109 3 6 61 — 110 37 177 3 7 79 69 1 291 504 287 18 111 191 183 3M 179 22 89 152 1 11 1082 , 320 X TOTAL SHIPPED CLASS 3 A B 14 285 91 16 220 102 30 201 70 60 706 263 1041 All 4 68 8 67 9 1 6 27 42 9 61 1 3 6 Registered On The Beach CLASS A CLASS B GROUP GROUP 12 3 1 2 8 7 — 3 1 4 88 38 118 2 21 14 7 12 7 49 13 26 4 8 25 4 11 2 3 8 4 2 1 1 1 — 1 7 — 1 a 34 14 46 12 33 12 91 — "2 28 5 2 1 12 4 4 11 8 5 1 — - 6 16 10 17 2 — 18 8 2 5 1 1- 8 Registered On The Beath CLASS A CLASS B GROUP C AU 1 2 8 16 1 392 300 499 132 25 1 347 120 487 67 31 1 302 297 108 341 72 11041 717 1094 540 2351 GROUP 1 2 8, 21 74 136 14 194 86 15 11 147 50 189 369 - m-m- �iUr 4, 1958 SEAFARERS LOO Coats 'Lost'f Poles Repay Seafarers Usually, when an overcoat takes Pare Flva Atlantic On 2nd Trip; No Pickets The second sailing of the new tourist passenger liner S3 Atlantic came off last week with National Maritime Union picketlines absent from the scene. Instead, the NMU, which had pulled its men off the ship just before the maiden voy­ company. The NMU filed charges age, again did a flip-flop and of discrimination even before the started competing for job open­ first crewmembers had been hired ings. There were 15 replacements for the new vessel. In contrast to the first sailing, called for on the ship. when the ship had to leave port Meanwhile, there has been no further word from the National without tugs, and baggage was Labor Relations Board which is handled by the crew, longshore­ now studying NMU Taft-Hartley men and tugboatmen worked the charges against the SlU and the ship throughout a fast 30-hour turnaround. Siie docked at approx­ imately 6:30 Friday morning, June 27 and cast off at 12:30 the next Longshoremen (left) rig net in day. front of open hatch of SS AtOn the maiden voyage, the ship lantia In preparation for dis­ came into port and was here four charge of cargo brought back days before the NMU, the night from Europe. Below, NY har­ before its sailing, pulled its mem­ bor tug Dalzellairo pushes bers off the vessel and picketed. ship's nose into stream as she Took Full List The Atlantic reportedly took on on second voyage. a full passenger list for its second voyage. It was reported a number ot other travelers were waiting hopefully for a last-minute can­ cellation. She carries 900 pas­ sengers in all. SIU crewmembers who were aboard for the maiden voyage re­ ported that some 700 of the pas­ sengers had signed an open letter hailing the service and facilities aboard the vessel. They also said that Arnold Bernstein, president of the American Banner Line, ad­ dressed the crew at a shipboard meeting complimenting them for doing a wonderful job under the usual hectic pressure of a maiden voyage, providing top-notch serv­ ice and keeping the vessel in tip­ top shape at all times. 8 walk from a gin mill without the owner inside it—^well—^that's the last you would expect to see of that overcoat. Chances of getting It back are slim; chances of money Oompensation for the loss are even llimmer. That's why three former crewinembers of the SS Rion have a surprise coming to them, if they get in touch with Actium Steam­ ship Company, at 17 State Street, New York City. Waiting for them are three checks from the Polish government in the amounts of 583, 505 and 590 for three overcoats "lost" in a Szczecin, Poland, night spot. It seems that while the Rion was in Szczecin last November deliver­ ing a load of grain behind the Iron Curtain, Seafarers James Brown, Joseph Busalacki and Marek Krzywda' sampled' the wares of the Bajka Night Club and had their overcoats lifted by a lightflngered native who hadn't heard that crime is a sjunptom of capi­ talist decay. They reported the theft to the local authorities and went shivering back to the ship. That was the last anybody heard of the affair until Actium received a letter last week from the Morska Agencja enclosing the checks drawn on hard American dollars for the three Seafarers. Lk. Charles Only Pair' LAKE CHARLES—The mem­ bership in this port wishes to ex­ tend its sympathies to the family of Brother Ben Grice who recently passed away. Shipping has been only fair in the area with the result that there are quite a few men on the beach. Calling into port during the past period were the CS Baltimore, Winter Hill, Chiwawa, Bents Fort, Council Grove, Bradford- Island, Royal Oak (Cities Service) and the l»etro Chem (Valentine). Shorthanded? If a crewmember quits while a ship is in port, delegates are asked to contact the hall immediately for a replace­ ment. Fast action on their part will keep all jobs aboard ship filled at all times and elimi­ nate the chance of the ship sailing shorthanded. MTD Supports Tour Ship Bill .WASHINGTON—Proposals calling lor tha construction of two 6,000-passenger touristclass liners for the transatlantic trade were aired before the House Merchant Marine Com­ The United WaU Paper Crafts­ mittee in hearings which opened on Tuesday, July 1. The proposals received strong supmen and Workers of North Ameri­ rt from the Maritime Trades can, have decided to affiliate their department representing the Harry O'Reilly said that the Can­ ". . . The degree to which Amer­ 2,200-man union with the Pulp, SIU and other seagoing and tor proposal was in line with the ican culture could be carried to the shoreside unions in the maritime MTD program for broadening the nations of the Old World would be Paper and Sulphite Mill Workers. Industry. base of the American merchant vastly increased if it were possible Both unions are AFL-CIO affiliates. According to the tentative plans marine and for bringing the lucra for .the average American worker, Under the agreement, the members •s outlined in a bill Introduced by tive tourist class North Atlantic American businessman and. Amer­ of the Wall Paper union •will be­ Rep. MacDonald (Dem.-Mass.), the passenger trade under the Amer ican student to visit foreign coun­ come members of the Pulp and Paper^ organization and their locals two vessels would be 90,000-ton su- ican flag. At present, the SS At­ tries .. periiners capable of 30 knot speeds. lantic,-the recent entry of Ameri­ O'Reilly continued, "if Mr. Can­ will come under the Jurisdiction They would carry the 6,000 pas­ can Banner Lines, is the > only tor's idea is allowed to materialize of the International office at Fort sengers Pullman-style, with meals American-flag vessel in this class, . . . ocean travel, like land travel Edward, NY. In announcing the purchased aboard the ship, and The MTD spokesman said that woiild become a daily necessity move. Pulp and Paper president John J. Burke, said that the addi­ would be manned by'a crew of the addition of two such large pas­ instead of a costly luxury . . ." tion the 75-year old union will 1,350 men each: senger ships would immensely Under the Cantor program of add of "strength and prestige" to . Under the MacDonald bill, each strengthen the US merchant ma­ Pullman • style transportation, his growing organization. pf the ships would be built by the rine and stimulate employment and fares would be around 550 for a VS and sold to the operator^ Sea prosperity in the nation's ship­ one-way passage. The fare would » » » Coach Transatlantic Lines, at 570 building and shipping Industqr. pay only for the sleeping accommo­ The AFL-CIQ has warned that He said, in part: tnillion or 50 percent of the cost of dations, with passengers having a "Of all the segments of our choice of cafeterias, luncheonettes budget cuts by Congress and the 8 commercial equivalent, which­ maritime^ Industry . . . the one and restaurants on board the ship President in appropriations for the ever figure is greater. Labor Department are costing The Pullman-style passenger which is least adequate Is our pas­ in which to take their meals. workers millions of dollars a year hip has been a project of New senger fleet. In-the post-Korean in wages and overtime. Hyman ![ork hotel man H. B. Cantor for a era, only one new American pasBookbinder, AFL-CIO legislative senger^ company has come into ex­ umber of years and was originalrepresentative, said a survey of r presented to the SIU of NA at istence, the American Banner last year showed workers were its 1055 convention in Montreal. Line . . cheated out of $19 million in mini­ At that time, the late Harry Lunde- "The pending legislation , . . mum wages and another $64.1 mil­ berg, then SIU of NA president, embodies a tremendous idea, lion in overtime. He called for a discussed the proposals with Can- which, if encouraged and sustained, restoration of the funds slashed tot. would^nable American initiative from the budget of the Wage and In tjestifylng fOr the MacDon­ to capture its fair and'^adjequate Hour Division. This cut in funds, ald bill* MTD Secretary-Treasurer share of our foreign commerce . with its resulting curtailment of 5 S Tell It to the Iiogi operations by the' Department, is aiding unscrupulous employers in chiseling thousands of workers out of their wages. Bookbinder charged. The Wisconsin State Unemploy­ ment Department has ruled that an unemployed worker who refuses to cross a picket line when he is re­ called to his Job can continue to collect unemployment compensa­ tion benefits. The case came up after 200 employees of the Mil­ waukee Crane Division of Indus­ trial Enterprises, Inc., were called back to work. The men refused to cross a picket line set up by the Iron workers during their lay-off. IThe company had protested the un­ employment payments but was set back by the Department. 4" 3^ Over 7,500 members of Lithogra­ phers Local 1 and the Metropolitan Lithographers Association in NYC, have foregone a wage increase for a year and to accept Improved health and welfare as the only changes in their new contract. The lithographers agreed that their employers could maintain their present wage scale in order to maintain their competitive posi­ tion. The contract calls for a 55 wage boost in May, 1959. �Fare Six SEAFARERS July 4, 1958 LOG NY Layoffs Backfire Against Struck Ships i NEW YORK—A delegation of some 30 Japanese trade and union officials toured the headquarters building and the medical center here recently, taking notes and asking ques­ tions about the various oper-"*" and the Longview Victory later ations of the Union. Six. of signed on. the delegates were from the In transit were the Bienville, All Japan Seaman's Union, one of Fairland, Beauregard, Raphael the largest single union organiza­ Semmes (Pan-Atlantic); Steel Rover, Steel Scientist (Isthmian); tions in Japan. Chickasaw, Young America (Water­ These delegates were just one man) and the Valchem (Heron). group of many teams now in the United States under the auspices of the International Cooperation Administration to study and ob­ serve the development of the trade un'on movement here. They were Invited to visit and discuss the activities of many of the major unions throughout the country. Some SlU-cjntracted. vessels were tied up along the Atlantic and If anyone.Is interested in buying Gulf coast by the Marine Engi­ a pair of medium-sized Indi^ ele­ neers Beneficial Association strike, phants (bulls) would he please ^ Bill Hall, assistant secretary-treas­ contact Howard urer reported. The beef only Edwards, ship's lasted a couple of days. delegate on the Alcoa Corsair. It One interesting aspect of the seems that one beef came about when one of the of the waiters was operators, in order to save a few just "bom • to dollars in seamen's wages, laid off lose," and be­ crews in New York, as well as in cause of current Baltimore and Mobile. However setbacks, is offer­ their money-saving scheme back­ ing the two for fired, because a few hours after Edwards sale. "Any rea­ paying the crews their transporta­ tion money, the strike was settled. sonable offer will be considered," They were burning up the wires Edwards said. But who can afford for hours calling the crews back. to feed an elephant? For all of their efforts they could have kept the men on the payroll All's well on the Bobin Locksley and would have come out ahead according to the ship's minutes^ In the long run. Much of it is due to the fine serv­ Shipping continued to hold up ice given the crew by messman O. over the past period with Class A Vola who is always going out of his men having no difficulty in landing way to come up with the ingre­ berths. There were 20 vessels pay­ dients for making pizza pie and ing off during the two weeks, three other Italian specialties. In ap­ signed on and nine were in transit. preciation, the crew voted to turn Paying off during the period over the ship's treasury, less neces­ were the Steel Artisan, Steel Di­ sary expenses, to Vola as reimbur­ rector, Steel Scientist (Isthmian); sement for his time and expenses. Kobin Trent, Robin Locksley "That these delicacies wei'e en­ (Robin); Suzanne, Elizabeth, joyed by all," J. Gaylord, ship's Frances,. Ines (Bull); Antinous delegate repoi-ted, "was evidenced (Waterman); Seatrains Texas, Lou- by the unanimous approval to turn i.'-iana and Savannah (Seatrain); over the fund." 4" t Alcoa Runner, Alcoa Pointer, They didn't say where they were . Alcoa Patriot (Alcoa); Longview Victory (Victory Carriers) and the going, nor where the've been, but CS Baltimore, Fort Hoskins and according, Government Camp (Cities Service). to Jos e-p h The Steel Artisan, Steel ScientLst Shaughnessy, meeting chairman on the Wang Ar­ cher, the. crew is looking for­ ward to the rest of their voyage. There was noth­ ing to report to Shaughnessy the LOG as yet, Shaugnessy said, but they have "great expectations as to later on. . The Institute of Internationai Education has announced the ap­ pointment of Seafarer Ed Larkin, Pick Up 'Shot' a 1954 SIU scholarship winner, to its 1959 National Selection Com­ Card At Payoff mittee. This committee will screen Seafarers who have taken the all applicants for Fulbright schol­ arship grants for graduate studies series yOl inoculations required for certain foreign voyages are in foreign countries. . Larkin himself has two scholar­ reminded to be sure to pick up ships to his credit. He received a their inoculation cards from tjbe Buskin labor award in 1953 under captain or the purser when they an international exchange program pay off at the end of a voyage. The card should be picked up and studied at Harlech College, Harlech, Wales. In 1954 he won by the Seafarer and held so that an SIU scholarship which he ap- it can be presented when sign­ iilied to get a degree in industrial ing on for another voyage where "shots" are required. The and labor relations at Cornell the inoculation card is your only University. Larkin, who joined the proof of having taken the re­ SIV as a member of the black gang quired shots. in 1944, has been active in most of men who forget to pick the union's major organizing upThose their inoculatlen card when drives. they pay oft may find that they • Three other Seafarers in the past are required to take all the have received Buskin labor "shots" again when they want .mviirds for studies .overSeiis, They to sign on tor another such voy- •I, J . - SK , • S; •" Seafarers In Action • ' '.y:- nh •• •, . iSSiSSi#® 5 - a'r- .a Notfer Standing On Boxes are for packaging vegetables or bars of soap. They are fine on the job they were designed for, but the fellow who made them didn't plan on having them used as ladders. Name Larkin To Fulbrighf Award Body Nevertheless, all too often they are used as ladders and, of course, all too often the men using them in this fashion take a bad spill. •• .'^y- y-y-y- • -''v • .v;:: To avoid this kind of an accident, don't Improvise with a box. Use the right kind pf gear for the job. •' .. ••• • .yr v- I 1 ;• ,.: , I Aii^y ^^ip is a Safe Ship *•1 !ij I I I I �loir 4, 1958 SEAFARERS LOG Pira Sevea •4 At left, Seafarer picket on the SS Riviera in 1952 raps substandard conditions. Supreme Court up­ held damage suits against unions in the beef. Below, high and dry as a result of cooperation given Canadian District SlU by unions affiliated with the International Transportworkers Federation, Canadian Constructor is one of the vessels which has been strikebound for a year. Company at­ tempted to transfer ships to Trinidad, but move failed in face of united union opposition. P&O Vote Climaxes long Fight Police and US Immigration officlak escort foreign crewmen ot Liberian-flog cruise ship Trqdewlnds off Mionii pier after they struck over shipboard conditions. Strikers were dented usual 29< day leave in US to try to find another ship and were quickly de­ ported. The Tradewinds is the former SUP-monned Aleutian. (Continued from page 3) Florida decision Is blazed with some notable snccesses. The pio­ neering eifort in the field was in 1950, when the SIU - affiliated Sailors Union of the Pacific led the way by winning American condi­ tions on the SS Pho Pho, a Pana­ manian-flag vessel hauling gypsum from Mexico to Redwood City, Calif. In this case the operators renamed the ship' after the then secretary-treasurer of the SUP. The SS Harry Lundeberg there­ after sported a model union agree­ ment under the Panamanian flag. A brand-new ship, the Kaiser Gyp­ sum, was renamed the BS Harry Lpndeberg last year a few~inonths after Lundeberg died. The Sailors Union came to the .forefront in the battle against the runaways in 1952, when the for­ eign crew of the SS Riviera re­ belled against intolerable ship­ board conditions while in Port­ land, Ore., and called on the SUP for aid. When US marshalls evicted the strikers from the ship and Immigration moved for their deportation, the Sailors kept the .Major win in fight on run­ aways was scored by Harry Lunaeberg a few months be­ fore he died, when the new Liberian-fiag tanker Duncan Bay (below) on coastwise run from Canada to Cafifornia was brought under SUP con­ tract. At right, speaking to building trades men who re­ futed to crott picketlinei, Lundeberg (2nd from left) exploini union beef. Named In trfbute to the late secretary^reasurer of the SUP, a brand-new SS Harry Lundebergk was christened last year by y-, ^ lundeberg^s Wife (left)^ he died. The SUP led the fight on the runaways and in 1950 had been successful In winning the first American contract en a Panamanian shipi the Phbih*dihdi. wos Jeter-renamed ^e^SS Harry Lundeberg. VS. w vvaawawwi Wfissewi. OFSI es e WillwifMvilSffSflll Villi ship tied up until barred by court injunction. The Masters, Mates and Pilots, and subsequently the SIU-A&G, maintained picketlines against the ship until two more in­ junctions forced the removal of all pickets. All told, union picketing kept the ship hung up for three and a half months. Ironically, when the Riviera finally sailed from Port­ land, she carried a US Govern­ ment-financed cargo of wheat for India. . Again, in 1956, the SUP struck back at a -new" Liberian-fkg opera­ tion between British Columbia and Antioch, Calif. Cooperative efforts between SIU Canadian and West Coast affiliates kept the ship bottled up until a pact establishing American conditions on the ves­ sel was signed. Then, in April, 1957, after the unions in the Riviera beef had fought a variety of damage suits to no avail, the US Supreme Court upheld verdicts against the three unions. This put a high premium on attempts by American seamen to protest runaway opera­ tions. A few months later, however, the SIU Canadian District set a new precedent by winning an SIU pact on a British-flag cableship, the John W. McKay. It argued suc­ cessfully before the Canadian Labour Board that since the ves­ sel's home port was Halifax and it Bidn't touch British ports, it should maintain the same condi­ tions as Canadian ships in Cana­ dian waters. Action by various SIU affiliates thus set the stage for the Florida case. The SIU victory there means American unions now have a clear mandate for organizing these ships and for protecting their own conditions by advancing those of foreign seamen. I �SEAFARERS Pace Eiiiht YOUR DOllAR'S WORTH Seafarer's Guide To Belter , Buying By Sidney Margoliua New Idea: Group Car insurance it-1 LOG July 4."19St^ freighf Tax Cut Aids Shipping WASHINGTON—The domestic shipping industry, beset with the threat of rate-cutting via the new railroad bill, received an unexpected boost when Congress agreed to elimi­ nate the three percent tax on freight traffic. The move to eliminate tbe tax came as a lastminute surprise in a bill to ex-" tend all other tax rates at Keeping Her Well-Picketed their current levels- for an­ other year. While the three percent tax may Group life and health insurance, and group pension plans, have be­ not seem like a big item of itself, come the fastest-growing types of family protection. They have pro­ it has great importance to com­ duced savings of as much as 15-30 percent under the cost of similar panies in the coastwise and interinsurance policies bought on an individual basis. Take medical expense coastal trades because , of the edge insurance. Ten years ago only a half-million Americans were covered it had given to shoreside companies by group plans. Today, 24 million are covered. which operate special - purpose Now, for the first time in US history, a similar method of insuring ships. The tax did not apply to large groups of car owners is being tried out by the Multnomah, Ore­ a company which buys a ship only gon, Labor Council, and the Nationwide Insurance Company, the coun­ for the purpose of hauling Its own try's fourth largest auto insuror. cargo, but it did apply to com­ Already six Oregon local unions are offering a pioneering low cost panies which are common carriers. auto-insurance plan to their members, the Oregon Labor Press reports. Consequently, the trend in the The plan is experimental, and is not yet available in other parts of the industry has been for shoreside in­ country. But if it works out successfully in Oregon, it may prove to be one of the most effective ways dustrial companies to build spe­ of i^estraining spiraling auto-insur- cialized ships, like some of the ance bills. Successive hikes have chemical carriers, to haul their jumped rates 56 percent, on the own raw materials and products. average, in the past eight years. WKh the abolition of the tax, it is In comparison, prices of new cars expected that these firms will turn have^one up 35 percent, and re­ to the regular coastwise and interpair costs, 42. The AAA figures coastal operators. Companies which will benefit that the average cost of $25,000/ $50,000 of liability insurance,' plus most, of course, are the coastwise fire and comprehensive but ho col­ carriers. Pan Atlantic and Sealision insurance, now is $117 a year train, plus tug and barge operators on a countrywide basis. In large like Will's and intercoastal opera­ cities, the cost runs even higher. tors such ^ Luckenbach and President Glenn Blake of the Calmar among others. Multnomah Labor Council explains Meanwhile, the railroad bill Is that his group became actively in­ expected to sail smoothly through terested in a cost-cutting plan the House in identical form as the Great Lakes Seafarer Donald Murray takes a spin around the bow! when most auto insurance com­ measure passed by the Senate. The of the James Davidson, Tomlinson Fleet ship now being struck by . panies raised Oregon rates 30 per­ measure contains a provision, which Lakes Seafarers. .Union is demanding first-time contract includ­ cent this year. He points out "that is being opposed by the steamship ing welfare benefits, after winning NLRB election in the fleet. The group coverage Is. established in people, as follows: "Rates of a car­ Davidson is hung up in Buffblo harbor. almost every type of insurance ex­ rier shall not be held up to a par­ cept auto. ticular level to protect the traffic As worked out so far, the Oregon plan is not yet true "'group" in­ of any other mode of transporta­ surance. The Oregon Insurance Commissioner is studying whether, it tion, giving due consideration to may be called "group insurance" and pay rebates or dividends on a the objectives of the national "group" basis. The plan tentatively has established initial rates for transportation policy declared in members of the labor groups of five percent less than standard rates this Act."~ for the same coverage. But if permitted, the plan eventually will pay Despite the wording of this additional dividends or rebates to the groups, depending on their ac­ clause, the Senate Committee cident records. which handled the bill specified At present, Blake and Dixon Livingstone,'Oregon agents for Nation­ that it was not the intent of the (Continued from page 2) ran is wide, describe the plan as "a wholesale, low-cost method of writing measure to approve destructive in 24 hours after payoff among ance . prepared to render assistindividual auto insurance policies," The big saving is in the lower rate-making practices. other items. The NMU then set out to pi;oVo marketing and selling e^^enses made possible by signing up a lot of Traditionally, steamships have With the sailing of the ship de­ the Daggett charge. First the Santa people at a time, instead of soliciting one buyer at a time. had lower rates than railroad J)eBut one of the biggest values in the new auto-insurance group idea cause of . the uncertainties of layed, NMU crewmembers of the Rosa, Grace Line's new passenger United States held a . meeting at ship, was taken out of Newport Is^that it will give policyholders a more effective voice In determining steamship service. Affhich they passed a resolution ob­ News by the NMU with shipyard the rates they must pay, and the kind of insurance they get. An insur­ viously inspired by NMU head­ engineers aboard after the MEBA ance company or even a state commissioner may. pay little attention to quarters calling for the establish­ refused to sign on in a disp^ute an individual. ment of a deck and engine officers' over manning scales. Then, Mter There's heavy opposition from insurance brokers and general ageiits division in the NMU. The NMU the MEBA was locked out by the to group insurance in general, and to such cost-cutting approaches as national council promptly ratified shipowners following expiratibn of the new Oregon plan. The self-employed agents and the standard-price the resolution a few days later. Us contract on June 15, the NMU companies who don't pay dividends to policyholders, generally want Oddly enough, the NMU's con­ aided in recruiting some two-dozen uniform rates for all types of casualty and property insurance. They tract was expiring three days la­ engineers to take the SS America oppose price cuts by lower-cost insurors. ter but instead of using the op­ out of port behind the MEBA But the car-owner's headache is that selling, marketing and admin­ portunity to present its own con­ picket lines. American Coal Shipping Com­ istration expenses are So large that they generally take 50 cents of the dollar you pay in premiums. To the chagrin of the shipowners pany, the 80-ship coal fleet dream, tract demands, hanging fire for That's why the price of auto insurance has gone up even faster than has now gone into the oil trans­ months, the NMU's only concern and Curran, the NMU's action only was to get the ship out, irrespec­ stiffened the .engineers' resolve. the cost of cars and fepairs. If the actual cost of insuring your car goes up one dollar, the insurance companies seek to raise your bill two portation business. The company tive of the naUire of the engineers' Shipowner resistance collapsed dollars. The extra dollar is to cover that 50 percent overhead cost. recently acquired a T-3 tanker, the grievances. when it became obvious that the In the case of fire insurance, sales commissions and overhead often Conoco Lake Charles, and has a The NMU action is understand­ engineers were prepared to dig cargo commitment for a trip from able in the light of a statement in for a long siege despite Curran's take even more than the 50 percent of your premiutn. One of the ways auto-insurance companies convince state commis­ the Gulf to Europe next month. made by Major General John M. scab-herding. The result was that sioners to aiiow rate boosts, is to show an "underwriting loss." They ' Although the vessel, renamed Franklin, president of US Lines, MEBA was able to win a superior show they lost money on the combined cost of |heir payouts and over- the Coal Shipper, is supposed to while testifying/ before the House agreement embodying all the de­ • head. This is really a bookkeeping loss. The"companies don't count continue in'the'^il trades indefi­ Merchant Marine Committee. mands drafted by the MEBA mem­ the profit they make by investing their reserves, which are mostly nitely, company spokesman said Franklin said, the following, ac­ bership. provided by policyholders. For example, last year the second biggest that it is considering rebuilding cording to the "NMU Pilot" of Like the MEBA's charges, th« auto insuror claimed it had an "underwriting loss" of $2 million. But her into an 18,000-ton dry cargo February "27, 1958: MM&P is also citing NMU's al­ it had income from investments of over $11 tpiUion plus profit from ship. The ship has an NMU crew "In testifying for HR 9342, liance with District 50 in the Amer­ Its fire and property Insurance operations. Thus it had an actual profit aboard which was on it when it Major General John M. Franklin, ican Coal Beef as one of the of over $10 million for the year, of 26 percent better than it did the was purchased from an NMU-con- president of the US Lines, review­ grounds for proceeding against year before. j - tracted company. ed the' record of the SS United Curran. The MM&P is submitting The group idea is making further headway in. life insurance too. ACS, formed.by the-United Mine States. He said: .'Since her first in evidence application forms Now insurance companies are offering such money-saving coverage to Workers and a group of railroads, voyage, the sliip has carried 382,- handed out by the NMU to licensed employers or union locals enrolling as few as ten members. Such small entered the maritime field when 552 passengers. and has not been officers. In addition, the "NMU life-insurance groups are now permitted in most states., A few still coal prices and rates were high in tied up one' single day by labor Pilot" of June 19- made no bones insist there must be at least 25 in the groyp. Europe, with the idea of promoting trouble, 1 want to give credit . . . about the NMU's Intention to reUntil group auto insurance, reaches your own area, how can you coal exports. The coippany bought particularly to Mr. Curran, presi­ cnUt licensed officers into its ranks ; protect yourself-against the booming cost of such protection?; As this one ship, the Coal Miner, and char­ dent of the NMU, who realizes the and its efforts to round up, scabs l department has previously reported, you can seek out the "preferred- tered six more from the Govern­ Importance of keeping the big Ship to break the engineers' strike then ^ risk" companies who give low rates to drivers with good safety;records. ment's reserve fleets. However the "on schedule ... .^" in'progress. • | It you use an agent, you can ask him to place your insurahce with bottom fell out of coal rates and r Events then followed ip .rapid-* The two officers' unions are de-- ' ' one of the rate-deviating companies that charge 10 to 30 percent belovy tbe company was forced to turn firfe order. Daggett promptly ^yired hikndihg- that; the AFL-CIO cen-.. ; V " ' standard rates. Agents often can get you some saving if you insist on the six chartered vessels back to Meany in-Wasiiington- filing charg^is 5ure Curran, order, him to stop his • ' It, Finally,..you, can .concentrate your coverage on.liability insurance, the Governmeni. declaring that the NMU's action raid and remove him/from, and eiinilriate. collision coverage on yoim .own, car. Idany wage-eairners Tile Coal Minier, with her crew ''ban only serve to give sudport to AFL-ClOi Ethical' jPradlces - Cotoi ^ t i ^ idon't cany, enough UabUitjr ihsurahce in'these days of high adcideh't oiilSlU aiid i^ii bldtimers aboatd, tbe shipiilng cblmpanies , > . Tf they ; mittee^^d >8Vib-':AiFE-Cl6 is still 'can^g grhin cargoes. ' eildeaVor to^scab the yeisseis,.,Gur-: NMD Raids Mates Too; Two Unions File Charges Xoal' Ship Operates On Oil Charter it. m �Inly 4M95S SEAFARERS IOC •- Paf« 1^ SlU Globe-Girdler: S S STEEL FLYER Home from another 'round-the-world voyage, the Steel Flyer landed in New York last week for a rou­ tine payoff in clean SIU style. Some of her crew are pictured here as the trip formally came to an end, cargo was landed, and work went ahead for the up­ coming voyage. How was the trip? Since most of the crew signed on for another four-month roundtripper, it must have been a pretty good one. 'H All dear, Seafarer Leonard Turi watches as US shipping commissioner readies CG discharge. .V • t- :-k-- '• ''••'41 ,'• i# •^ '•"f i-.} • '"3 'M ml 'Sn 1 n J ''tSSfSSsjsSi^tesW wWrilMMlfiriiiriii iRtftffl m HBH . : IliiSisiiii W8ii:SSiM#isS Chief alacfriclqa l^epry Maginness (UM spins . toll-jene :fof^SiU;^Assls(flnt.SecrftdiY^easprer^,._^ ;.Ed'Me«ney before'the payofLj;^' Ihlp's delegate K Btppinheqd Mie|^air>0 report wlthi SIU. f^b:i. Siofarer!^ Anti-pilferage gadget to thwart notives over­ seas from making off with gear is displayed by 3rd cook /^ngel Maldonado. Natives shoved pole with hook en end Into opei^ portholes, stealipg wev^* and passengers' deithes end « camjera;. inr-' 5*-' •< ;3?-. �!-• i:^ fe.. K BME Philly Tugmen Get 6% Raise Seafarer And Friend In Iran PHILADELPHIA—A six percent tvage increase and "other gains have been negotiated for the mem­ bers of the Brotherhood of Marine Engineers employed by S. C. Loveland, Inc., a Philadelphia tug op­ erator. The new one-year contract, which is retroactive to May 1, also provides for en additional paid holiday, increased employer con­ tributions to the BME welfare and pension funds and an increase from .$100 to $200 to cover the loss of effects owned by the engineers. : The company also agreed to accept any increase te pension con­ tributions negotiated by the union and the Philadelphia Tugboat Own­ ers Association, which represents the tug operators , in Philadeiphia Seafarer George E. Renale and-Iranian boy pose in Abadan on harbor. grounds of United Seamen's Service club, ^nole was aboard Meanvv^hile, elections for BME the Steel Maker at the time. officials and for the jobs of busir ness manager in the various ports wiii start October 1. Nominations for the office of president-business manager, treasurer, two vice-presi­ dent-business managers and three union trustees must be submitted to the credentials committee at VANCOUVER—It took a year of plugging and a lot of BME headquarters in New York hard traveling before an agreement was reached covering before August 12. seamen employed by the Northern. Transportation Company, Qualifications for office are an according to the "Canadian engineer's license Issued by the Sailor," official organ of the to prove to the company they Coast Guard, three years actual seatime on a license aboard Amer­ SIU Canadian District. How­ meant business. The first trip was early in May ican-flag ships, continuous good ever, the time and effort were when the union negotiating com­ well spent. All of the men in­ standing in the BME for at least two years before the date of nomi­ volved received wage boosts, in mittee, finding that contract talks nations, and not less than 120 days some cases as high as 250 percent had reached a stalemate over seatime as a ship's engineer or above their old scale, as well as wages, sent a representative to Fort McMurray, Fort Smith and night relief engineer aboard BME- other benefits. Union officials had to* make two contracted ships during the 12 months proceeding nominations, long trips into the virtually track­ less Northwest Territory in or^er which begin Juiy 8. I ^ I'li'v." Canadian 511/ Team Treks Over Tundra For Pact i ;• V C: S*'"' , v'' • |Rr'.,-'- •%•:' • . ER--V Sfel:":-!-- •' yyy- - • . • ^'X- • • • v';. R R KNOWINfi YOUR SIU CONTRACT (This column is intended to acquaint Seafarers with important provisions of the SIU contract and mil deal- with disposition of various contract disputes and interpretations of the agreement. If Seafarers have any questions about any section of the agreement which they would lihe to have clarified, send them in to the editor of the SEAFARERS LOG.) Article II, Section 60. Vessels in Idle Status. When a vessel is In­ active in a US port for any reason for a period of ten days or less, the unlicensed personnel shall be kept on board at the monthly rate of pay. •However, when it is expected that said vessel will be idle for a period In excess of ten days, the unlicensed personnel may be reduced on day Hay River, NWT, to take u strike ife" • •' of arrival. Should the vessel resume service within ten days, the vessel's ballot among the seamen there. li^': /"•'.; unlicensed personnel who are entitled to return shall receive wages and Armed with a solidly-backed strike vote, the committee again subsistence for the period for which they were laid off. * W'[ • sat down to talk, but found that • • "t R t the company refused to reach - Question: If a crew is called back , within five days from date of agreement. A strike deadline was layoff, under the ten-day clause are the men who do not return to the then set and union represendtives R.i- •' again trekked north to make prepa­ ship entitled to five day's wages and allowances? ' rations for the beef, However, the 3. - ie, , ie ^ company changed its position a §?- Recently, an SIU contracted vessel was laid up in Philadelphia for few hours before the deadline and lack.pf cargo'T The crew was laid off indefinitely but was called back' signed a netv contract. Under the agreement, a new within five days since the ship had secured'a charter during the layoff wage scale, more in comformity period. Under Section 60, the men who returned to the ship were with the territory's high cost of entitled to and received, wages and subsistence for the five-day layoff. living, was set up. Deckhands wdll A beef arose, however, when the company refused to pay the same receive a 250 percent boost in benefit to. men who were entitled to return to the ship but didn't do wages, jumping from $150 a month a 12-hour day, with no over­ mS^ERR:R' --V sp. When the problem was brought to the attention of the contract for time, to $300 a^month for gn nlSht-clarifications committee. Union representatives pointed out that the bour day and overtime for work • inen St^hb didnt iretum to the ship couldp't because they hadn't been performed after those hours. giVeh ampre notice of the ship's sailing. The company representatives accepted the Union's contention and the men were subsequently paid. It was also agreed that men who Were hot entitled to return to the cl!ip^-ln thi« cas2i a passenger utility and "reefer" engineer—=wouid ^ hot rebefve ^e benefits the incn,^>^(b wer^ entitled to retunii received. ' '; '''-'R ^ ' . f: ' ^3-;;%|gRRgR;S !-• i;"- • • 1:^: STIIL ARTISAN (Itthmlan), May 11 wlU be needed for basebaU team— nes whl be played with other Robin —Chairman, B. Kyla; Sacratary, C. Al­ game ne vessels on African coast. lison. Ona man lonsd. Flna coopara- Line tlon among, craw. Ship's fund SIT. COUNCIL OROVI (Cities garvtca), Raport aeceptad. Motion that faculties ha mada avaUabla for wiring money —May IS—Chairman, J. Simmons; See. ratary, B. Callahan. MembetshilT ad­ via RCA for emergencies. Status of member In official log book to be vised anyone going ashore on hospital taken up with patrolman. Steward re­ slip should bring back slip from USPH ports shortage of noma nacesslUes due or doctor designated' by captain. Dele­ to company's negUgenee. Crew winhea gate advised anyone missing watch to sign coastwise articles for coastwise wUl be fired unless previous noUce given. Report accepted, tjew delegate voyage. elected. Keep bathrooms clean. ARMONK (New England Ind.), June 1—Chairman, C. Carson; Secretary, D.' RAPHAEL SEMMES (Pan-Atlantic), Williams. Several members fouled up. Juns 1—Chairman, B. Varn; Sacratary, Report on food. maU. painting, no C. Kerrigan. One man missed ship. LOGS. Delegate to see patrolman Repair list. to be submitted. Ship's about fireman. Soma disputed ot. Vote • fund $22.S0. Games nurchased. Some of thanks to steward dept. and dele­ disputed ot about' shifting meal hour. gate for fine job. Bathrooms to be Nl.ght cook and baker missed ship in stencUad "for craw only." Passage- Port Newark. FIdley doors on shelter deck to be repaired and kept closed.' Heat In mld-shlp section 110 degrees, suction fans aft end of port and atb. Passageways not worhlng. ORION COMET (Orion), May 4— Chairman, M. Stuptn; Seerstsry, B. Stark. One man missad ship: one roan hospitalized; one man paid ofT. Hepair lists to be turned In. Need awn­ ings, Ice machine, fiPers for blowers. Ship's fund S4.62. Few hours disputed ot. One man Iceo't In Guam. Re­ ports accepted. Men urged to be quiet while others are asleep. Members urged to keep gear locked as some Items are missing. ways to bo sougeed. Ship stores re­ ported missing. J. R. KULUKUNDIB (Oco*an Trans.), Juno 1—Chairman, J. WolanskI; toerotary, P. Johnbash. Painting tncomplots. Some disputed ot. PUeo suffi­ cient atoree aboard next trip. Washing machine to be' repaired. Order new refrigerator. Veto of thanks to stew­ ard dept. for exceUent chow and .work well done. MAIDBN CRBBK (Waterman), April <—Chairman, W. Brown; Sacratary, J. Thomas. Heater purchased. SMp'a fimd 80e. Now delegate elected. Each member to donate tl toward - ahlp'a fund. Keep messhall. pantry and laundry clean. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for job well done. May 25—Chairman, R. Moyvantsson; Secretary, J. Thomas. Sliip'a fund S12.S0. Delegate to attend to ship's matters. Need more cigarettes. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for job well done. MONARCH OP~THB SBAS (Waterman). May 35—Chairman, P. Bates; Secretary, L. Moora. One man fired in SJ. Safety committee formed. Slilp's fund $37.48. Some disputed ot. Crew requested to watch their drinking— one ^man fired each trip. OCEAN EVELYN (Marltimo Over­ seas), June 1—Chairman, J. O'Rourka; Secretary, W. Davles. Repairs com­ pleted. New delegate and treasurer elected. Ship's fund 912.SO. Keport ac­ cepted. No more collections for ship's fund. Vote of thanks to galley force. Scuppers to be opened. In galley. -JOHN B. WATERMAN (Waterman), April 15—Chairman, C. Johnston; Sec­ retary, A. Thorna. Dump garbage back aft; do not place large boxes in re­ ceptacles. Ship's fund $17.50. Delegate to act as treasurer. New delegate elected. Sailed short one wiper who was taken off with broken arm before sailing. Need more complete slop chest. Return cups and dishes to pan­ try. Use one washing machine for white clothes and one for work gear. Vote of thailks to steward dept. for fine job.' Mate requires $1 deposit for foom keys: to see patrolman about same. May 10—Chairman, C. Johnston; Sec­ retary, A. Thorns. Safety meeting held: several suggestions made to Im­ prove safe working conditions on ship. Motion to lower requirements for loans from Welfare fund to be Just 30-day shipping card. Vote of thanks .to steward dept. for good menus. June 1—Chairman, C. Crabtree; Secretary, A. Thome. Repair lists to bo submitted—few minor repairs to be made before arrival. Some disputed ot. Motion to limit time of continu­ ous service on one ship to one year.. Vote of thanks to delegate and stew­ ard ^dept. for fine job. JOSEFINA (Liberty Havd, May IDChairman, J. Kendrlck; Sacratary, J. Lundy. New delegate elected. Report accepted. To start ship'a fund. Keep all doors locked while in port—keep natives out of passageways. Return cups to pantry. Deck and eng. depta. to keep laundry clean and steward dept. to keep recreation and library rooma clean. SANTCRE (Marven), June 3—Chair­ man, i. McNab; Secretary, J. Warner. When leaving ship due to seniority rule, separation aUp may be filled out. Ship'a fund 832. Report accepted. Refrigerators ^nd PO mesa need re­ pairs. Galley range ovens to be re­ paired. Baker and 3rd cook to observe working hours. To be clarified by boarding patrolman. ROBIN SHERWOOD (Robin), May 17—-Chairman, W. Kohuf; Sacratary, S. Johnson. New washing machine pur-chascd. Repairs to ba made. Forecastiea to ba painted, One NMU man re­ placed in Phlla. New delegate and re­ porter elected. Ship's fund tl7.20.' Soma disputed ot. Report accepted. Water justy—to be reported to patrol­ man, iBuks nud cleaning. Vote of thuike to delegate for jgl^ well done- Take eare of wgSblng machine. Flayere ORION STAR (Orlcn), May 3S — Chairman, B. Wharton; Seeratary, A. Morales. Deck dept. short three men. paid oif Yokohama bv mutual con­ sent, One man missed ship. Ship'a fund S10.36. Some disputed ot. Copy of menus for 90-day period sent to Union for appraisal. Motion to ap­ point food committee to check all stores for quality prior to loading at dockside. Menus not up to par. Poor preparation of food. One man hospl'tallzed. Oiler promoted to utility. JOHN C. (Atlantic Carriers), Msy 35—Chairmen, R. King; Secretary, T. Buckley. One men hospitalized due to shipboard accident. One man missed vessel duit to Incorrect posting time. One man signed off In India due to hemla—repatriated back to States. ShIR'a fund $40. Few hours' disputed ot. One replacement signed on. Delegate to lee engineer re: re­ pairs such as stopped up drains, more pressure on sanitary Una. repair lock engine room door. Put steward dept. shower and bathrooms In working or­ der. Remove cots from main deck and batches yhen not In use. STEEL VENDOR (Isthmian), May 11 —Chairman, E. Noeney; Secretary, A. Notturno. New delegate elected. Ship'a fund 526.90. Coffee to be made In perculators. Coojles to be kept out of passageways. Proper attire to be worn In messhalla and pantry. Use toaster and Washing machine properly. ALAMAR (Calmar), May 35—Chair­ man, E. Hogge; Secretary, J. McPaul. All repairs to be made before arrlvaL No beefs. Full draw will be given out before arrival In NY. Ship'a fund $26.04. Vote of thanks to radio oper­ ator for news and snorts report with notices of latest bulletins. - BRADFORD ISLAND (Cities Servtea), April 27—Chairman, B. Wagner; Secretary, E. Hamaty. New delegate elected. Discussinn on painting rooms; engine room blowers too hot, no ven­ tilation. May 25—Chairman, D. Knight; Sec­ retary, O.- Phillips. New delegate elected. REBECCA (Maritime Overseas), Msy 15—Chairman, A. Fetchko; Secretary, W. Thompson. Ship's fund 817. New delegate and treasurer elected. Rec­ ord player fixed. Vote of thanks to crew for keeping messroom In good condition. STEEL CHEMIST (Isthmian), May 34 —Chairman, K. Roberts; Secretary, E. BIss. Few hours disputed ot. Reports accepted. Ship'a fund to be started— men to contribute 50c first draw. New delegate and treasure elected. Sug­ gestion to get chocolate milk oit west coast. BENTS FORT (Cities Service), April 37—Chairman, J. Morris; Secretary, J. Lon9. Frlotlon In steward dept. Beef on menus and variety of food. To find out about transportation from"' Voted to sisn on coastwise ar« . tides before payoff on foreign articles. No disputed ot. Beef On steward put­ ting out meat daUy; lack of coopera­ tion with dept. To be referred to patrolman. Request variety of night , lunches. Keep messhall chairs clean and paint same. Beef on cook, refus-' Ing ot when sick and steward work­ ing that ot. Steward's remarks about crew to be reported to patrolman. Juna 7—Chairman, A. Habart; Sao-: S"**,.';'"' delegate missed ship In Bait. New delegate elected. Few hours disputed ot. Vote of thanks to deward dept. for good service, cooking and menus, etc. Collection for owers for member's deceased* mother. EDITH (Bull), May 38—Chairman; O.' lists to be submitted. Need porthole screens, bed springs, keys for foc'sles. ' Shower head needs repairing. New delegate elected, ^k patrolman why captain would not authorize taking, ®''oard in Mexico after IB^lay, SUZANNB (Bull), Juna ID—Chair­ man, R. Harper; Seeratary, J. Benilla,' mall box,, Need new chairs for measriem Slop rinfc '' �July 4, 1958 SEAFARERS Direct Hit' LOG P«c« Elerca M'time Hiring Law Action Seen In '59 WASHINGTON—Assurances of some kind of action next year on long-pending proposals to give legal status to mari­ time hiring halls have been given by Senator Warren Magnuson (Dem.-Wash.), chair- • man of the Senate Interstate ready Include one which would and Foreign Commerce Com­ give specific legal sanction to hir­ mittee. Senator Magnuson has had ing halls in the building trades. a bill in the hopper for some time This has been passed by tho which would specify that maritime Senate but is awaiting action in hiring halls are a fully-legal and the House of Representatives. acceptable mode of hiring, but the On the House side. Rep. Thomas measure had never advanced to the Felly (Rep.-Wash.) has introduced hearing stage. a measure, HR 8422, which would Magnuson said that Senator John also spell out the legality of imion Kennedy (Dem.-Mass.) who is a hiring halls, both in the construc­ co-sponsor of the Kennedy-Ives tion and maritime industries. amendments to the Taft-Hartley In discussing the maritime hir­ law, had jpromised that the Senate ing hall on the floor of the Senate, Labor Committee would hold hear­ Magnuson pointed W that the ings on the subject when it con­ late Senator Taft agreed that he siders further Taft-Hartley amend­ would accept a hiring hali amend­ ments next year. ment in the Taft-Hartley Act for The Kennedy-Ives proposals al­ the maritime industry. QUESTION! Do you find much difference In both the price and quality of goods purchased overseas as compared to the US? Mike Manning, eleetrlctan: James Gouldman, electrician! There's ho comparison; American For items in the same price range stuff is much bet­ the European are ter in general. usually better. There's nothing American cloth­ like a German ing is much be^ camera, but ter though, be­ wouldn't give you cause of the cut a nickel for a Eu­ and materials. ropean car. You But when it can't beat an comes to preci­ American fishing sion things you pole, either. can't beat the Germans; their cameras, for ex4 4 4 Fred D. Benton, steward: I've ample. lit mosf^ of the foreign ports and foreign goods can't compare at all with our own. bought some Tshirts and china in Singapore which were real good, but darned expensive. The SIU's historic 4-1 election victory on the SS Florida Is certain to have impact on maritime for a long time to come. First, it puts American operators of runaway-flag ships on no­ tice that their long immunity from unions is at an end. It also demonstrates the fertile field for organizing among sea­ men on the runaways and represents a complete turnabout In US policy, with t;he National Labor Relations Board acknowl­ edging that it has jurisdiction over such vessels. Stalemated up until now in efforts to raise wages, working MASSENA, NY—The St. Law­ conditions and safety rules on the runaways, US maritime rence Seaway was brought one unions now have a weapon for a full-scale campaign. Miracles more step closer to completion will not be accomplished overnight, however. The complex this week, with the creation of a financial deals that have created an American-owned rim- Fred L.^444 Travis, electrician: It all new lake to be known as Lake St. away fleet comprising nine million tons of shipping stiU have depends on what you're buying. If you know the l.awrence. The new lake created to be untangled. rates of exchange by 80 tons of explosives, covers Meanwhile, the hand of such world organizations as the and your way an area of 100 square miles be­ International Transportworkers Federation and the Inter­ around you're tween Massena, NY and Cornwall, national Labor Organization in seeking to raise standards on okay. Otherwise, the runaways will be strengthened. The vast runaway fleet there's a good Canada. chance you'll get The lake will have two functions. likewise presents a real target for cooperative effort not only hooked, especially First, it will provide water power among American sea unions, but maritime unions all over the if you settle for to spin generators in a new pdwer world. The SIU and its affiliates, which got in the fight right the first price house; and, second, in combina­ at the start under the leadership of Harry Lundeberg, expect quoted. tion with the new Wiley-Dondero to be in the forefront of this continuing battle. .4 4 4 ship channel, it will permit ocean-'' if, 4> . 48ven Regher, steward! American going vessels to sail smoothly goods are better in the long run through the former International but there are Bapids section of the St. Lawrence One Washington development that hasn't made too many some foreign Biver, opening up midwestern ports to deep-sea traffic. headlines is the latest Administration crusade via the Inter­ things which are superior. For ex­ The ship channel, built entirely nal Revehue Service. The big move by the Revenue agents ample, I bought in US territory, will enable ships is not against the fast-money operators thriving on tax loop­ a suit in Trinidad to bypass the power plant. Two holes. That's not the game at all. Instead, in the midst of of real Scotch falocks, ready now for full 27-fopt a recession, IRS is attaching the unemployment checks of irio for a song. clearance, will raise and lower ordinary citizens for back taxes of as little as $12.50 in some Japanese china is vessels from the upper to the lower the best if you level of the river, passing a ship cases. know where to go Everybody knows that two things—death and taxes—are through in 40 minutes. get it. The Seaway, of which the Wiley- inevitable. But it's a toss-up sometimes which of the two is 4 4 4 {Donderp channel is apart, is a more merciful. Doug Haseett, FWTi German mu­ 4 4 4 Joint enterprise of the US Seaway sical instruments can't be beat both Development Corporation and the for price and Canadian St. Lawrence Seaway quality. I brought Authority. back a guitar that Texans don't like it (Alaska's twice as big), the flag-makers would cost over The flooding of the new lake Is love it and Alaskans themselves are dancing in the streets three times what another important achievement in now that Alaska is practically the 49th state. Whether Ha­ I paid for it there. the projected program of bringing waii is next is still at issue. In Japan I bought ^ull-sized ocean-going ships into For maritime, Alaska's admission to the Union assure,? ex­ some silk mate­ the Lakes next summer. The panded trade, more ships and jobs and, for many SIU affili­ rial that I don't cheaper electrical power created think can be got­ by the.,devplppinent is expected to ates, greater benefits and fuller protection under Federal and; ten here unless boost industry in the area and the soon-to-come state statues. Seafarers join with their brgthers it was on special order. "demand for ships. in the Far North to cheer the good aewsi*»^^r Blast Fills New Lake On Seaway A New ^Crnsade' Welcome! Suniiy Seattle Boasting Good Shipping Too SEATTLE — Conditions in the port could be considered ideaL Shipping has been fair, but it pro­ mises to pick up a good deal in the next period, and for the men on the beach, the weather has re­ mained "warm and sunny" with the temperature staying around the high SO's, just like Miami in the wintertime. Although there were no payoffs during the past period, Port Agent Jeff Gillette said two, so far, are scheduled for the coming period. There were 21 men shipped to permanent berths during the past period, leaving only 46 Class A and B men on the beach. The Ocean Ulla (Ocean Trans­ portation) was the only vessel sign­ ing on in the last couple of weeks. In transit were the John B, Water­ man, Fairport (Waterman), the Losmar, Calmar (Calmar) and the Ocean Ulla. Quitting Ship? Notify Union A reminder from SIU head­ quarters cautions aU Seafarers leavlhg their ships to contact the hall in ample time to allow the Union to dispatch a replace­ ment. Failure to give notice Be­ fore pajing off may cause a de­ layed isiling, force the ship to sail short of the maqning re­ quirements and needlessly make the work tougher for your ship­ mates. ••m �f::: SEAFARERS fats Twdv* i;-.- • Lifeboat launched In Arabian tea by SlU-manned Steel A'sfe prepares for mercy trip to distressed German steamer Crostafels with load of C02 bottles for fighting chemical fire in hold. Successful mission earned Steel Age warm tribute plus a case of cold' beer from the appreciative German crew; Photo sent In by "Scotty" Findlay. K.j' ''!• [if-"' ''*" 'Round-The-World Log Of The Ships At Sea On Ocean Joyce (right), steword "Whifey" Johnson (left) and fhip's delegate Clyde J. Smith are pictured in animated converfation on the way to Formosa. Below, in Yokohama, Jean Iverson* ^nd a Japanese mist fry tome acrobatics between drinks in a local ginmilL Iverson was AB on the Jean Lofitte. Photo by Sam Joseph. l-v • LOG-A-RHYTHMt Faithful Sea i'i '• 'i-S"'. • • fr;' •''-•Iv.'-v'"- "' - Vi f r PiiSi •'imi .By EOT FLEISCHES. I have just had a talk vAth the sea And my loneliness has gone. For the sea kissed my feet And whispered: "You can always make love with tnc." "Jf the land doen't want you. Don't weep, For I will always be/ When you can't stand the horrors Of loneliness. You can altoays come to me." jnlr 4, 1»5I LOG Mourns Loss Of Ben Rees To the Editor! 1 Just received the June (Kh copy of the SEAFARERS LOCI end read with regret of the death of Ben Rees, ex-Norfolk port agent, oh June 2, 1958, at Norfolk. Va. X % % I was a Deputy Shipping Commissioner in Norfolk prior Expresses Thanks to being transferred to Jacksonviile. Fla., as US Shipping Com­ For Condolences missioner, and held Mr. Rees in To tiie Editor: . I would greatly appreciate high esteem. I had been on your printing in the SEAFAR­ ERS LOG our thanks to all the members and branches of thi SIU for their kind expressions of sympathy upon the death of my husband on June 2 in Nor­ folk. The family of Ben P. Rees Sr. acknowledges with deep appre­ ciation their kind expressions of All letters to the editor for condoience. Our sincere thanks publication in the SEAFAR­ to all for their sjunpathy. ERS LOO must be' signed Mrs. Lena Rees •! by the writer. Names will be withheld upon request. i 4. t ! letters To The Editor ships in Norfolk with Ben and observed that he was more than just a representative of the SIU. He talked and treated aU of the men like a "father." The Seafarers International Union has lost a valuable asset in Ben Rees and I am sure that his memory will live a long-time in the hearts of thousands of seamen far and wide. ^ J. R. Sherman US Shipping Commissioner Jacksonviiie, Fia. Blood Donors Draw Thanks To the Editor: I would like to thank my brother members who donated blood and inquired about my illness while I was in the hos­ pital in Mobile and later tranv ferred to New Orleans. Day_By Day I also think that a member should be entitled to $3 a day in benefits, day for day in the hos­ pital, instead of having to havo a full seven days, for instance. 4^ » » I was in the hospital for 47 days and was paid for 42. Those Offers Thanks extra three bucks come in To Goodfellow mighty handy for a man being To the Editor:. overhauled and in drydock that I would at this time like to long. thank the members of the SIU Of course, I still think our and also the crew of the SS SIU system is the best over all Robin Goodfellow for the the other union plans, especial­ thoughtful cablegram when my ly for the men in the hospitals late husband, Charles J. Hart- for a long time. man. passed away in Capetown. Morris J. Danzey, Jr. I am e.specially grateful to (Ed. note-. The SIU $21 Toby Flynn for his kind advice weekly hospital benefit is based and help in dil-edting me to the on seven-day periods. If a man various SIU welfare benefits. It meets the eligibility, he. must certainly is a blessing and help be confined in the hospital for that the SIU has such a won­ seven, days to qualify for the derful plan in time of need. first week's benefits. 14 days Thanks also to your secre­ for the second week's benefit, tary-treasurer for his very kind and so on.) letter. I and vejy grateful for eveiything. May G(^ bless you t t ir all and your Union. Oldtlmer Asks Mrs. Dorothy A. Rartmaa » % Welfare Service Is Appreciated " 'Round |he werld en a mattress" Is ship's reporter D. R. Park* man's caption for the photo (top) of Carl Pierce taking his leisure on the Do Soto. Among others who made global circuit (I to r) wwe Samuel Pappas, DM| Albert Richards, AR} Gordon Long, wiperi John Logan, ORt John S. Holley, Jr., DM, and James C. Flippe, AB, ^ blood for my husband. Unfor­ tunately, I was so confused ai the time I forgot to get their names or addresses from the hospitaL Please continue sending me the LOG as I have always eiaJoyed reading it ^ \ Mrs. John Linn To the Editor: I would like to express my appreciation to the SIU Welfare Department for the benefits paid me due to the death of my husband, John Linn. Many thanks also to the SIU officials for their assistance, and to the crewmembers of the Del Norte for their check, cards and letters. I. would also like to thank the men who donated For Payoff, Too To the EditoR This is in reply to the letter "Dave Is Ready For The Payoff" in the LOG on June 6. Dave oweg me ten dollars. 1 thank him for the notice in the LOG, but I don't want that chicken teed. How about the brothers who owe the oldtimers who can't sail anymore? Some of . them owe me $50 and up. . Just to clear things up for Dave, it -was on the Andrew Jackson at Baltimore in 1951. Jimmy Hamilton �jBly 4. 195S ANTINOUt (Waf«rm«n), Jun* 1— Chalrmaik R. Haldari tacrataiy, J. Walkar. Two man left ahlp in Japan dua to Ulneaa. mlaaad ahlp In Kobe, returned In Yokohama. Monej tlven to alck brother. Rome dlaputed ot. Reporta accepted. Oeledate to gat order from topsida on launch aarvica paasea and all ahlp'a buiinetf. Waah down back more often. Mam> bare to donate tl toward ahlp'a fund. Vote of thanka to radio operator for ahlp'a nawa. tlASTAR (Triton). June 1—Chalnp man. J. inderfl faeretary. W. Scatt. Inauiflclent American money aboard; had to accept Paklatan currency with bid loaa. Poor mall aarvlce and atop cheat. Picked up DM In Karachi. Few houra disputed ot. Vote of thanka to steward dept. for Job well done: also to engine dept. Have padeyea painted white. Check slop cheat and repair list. Check with patrolman on deck dept. duties when topping booms. NORTHWeSTRRN VICTORY (Vic­ tory Carriers). Juhe 1—Chairman. D. Nunn; iecretary. G. Champlln. Replara made. Need new refrigerator; new washing machine. Ship's fund S1.87. Vote of thanka to steward dept. for excellent food. Discusdon re: wearing shirts at coffee time. CITIES SERVICE MIAMI (Cities Service). May 1—Chairman. A. Jonas; Secretary. J. Lefco. Some disputed ot to be settled at payoflf. Request air conditioning of ship. Vote of thanka to brother for cooperation on coal beef. DEL ALBA (Miss.). June 1—Chair­ man. V. Frederickson; Secretary. C. Bllzey. Few minor beefs to be squared away with patrolman. Discussion on late aalllnj from W. Africa. Ship's fund S29.3S. Few hours disputed ot. Coffee to be made In urn in NO only. Steward to requisition fresh vege­ tables In foreign ports. Man repatri­ ated to States given $10. ALCOA RUNNER (Alcoa). June 7— Chairman. P. Robertson; Secretary. R. Hall. Ship's fund Se.29. Need new washing machine. Ship needs exter­ mination. Ventilation system in galley to be cleaned and placed In better working order. R«uest more quiet during meal hours. Wote of thanks to steward dept. especially to chief cook and baker. Pantry and messhall to be left clean. FRANCES (Bull). June IS—Chair­ man. J. Principe; Secretary. P. Drowea. New delegate elected. WANG ARCHER (No. Atlantic). June 7—Chairman. J. K. Shaughnessy; Secretary. J. Sumpter. $10 blanket drawn In Cueta. Captain will en­ deavor to obtain more travelers checks. Some disputed ot. Request more chops, steaks, larger cakes ot soap. Vegetables cooked too much. Vote of thanks to baker for fine pas­ tries at coffee time. WACOSTA (Waterman). April 1$— Chairman. F. Parsons; Secretary. R. Elliott." Report accepted. New re­ porter and treacjrer elected. May 11—Chairman. R. Hodges; Seerotary. R. Elliott. One man missed ship, gear checked, packed, and turned over to patrolman. Few hours disputed ot. Night cook & baker missed ship in France.. Report ac­ cepted. Delegates to secure repair lists. Vote of thanks to steward dept. Steward complimented on his baking. COUNCIL GROVE (Cities Service). May $*—Chairman. L. Paradise; Sec­ retary., C. Bortz. Payroll to run thru Saturday. One man missed ahlp In LA, Ot not being equalized per Union policy—request clarlflcation. MANKATO VICTORY (Victory Car­ riers). June S-M:halrman. W. Harrtll; Secretary. A. Stevenson. Repairs made. -New stove to be Installed. Ship's fund $3S. Some disputed ot. New delegate elected. Discussion on repair list. Recreation hall to he kept clean. Need can opener. Request Standard brand coffee. Keep feet off messhall chairs. LUCILLB BLOOMFIELD (Bieomfleld), June $—Chairman. T. Schultz; Secretary. E. Max. All beefs squared away. Shortage of fresh fruits. Dis­ puted ot disposed of. Repair lists turned In. Two men logged—one lifted. Union to rep. to check proper amount of stores for 60 days' voyage. Slop chest to be checked for popular brands of cigarettes. Cooperation among crew urged by delegate. LONOVIBW VICTORY (Victory Car­ riers), May 17—Chairman. B. Taylor; Secretary. F. Cenforts. Fresh meats from States. Rach dept. to alternate cleaning laundry room. Discussion ret messman being slow serving watch, very noisy—should feed watch'first. June 14—Chairman. P. Bush; Bee* . rotary, T. Lowit, Compaints on food. SEAPA^ERS^ Cigars with weevils and oversized ^oes to be returned to slop chest. Soma disputed ot. Check with patrol­ man on draw altuation. Delayed sail­ ing. Contact Union about food and meniu. Accident of messman reported to chief mate. Brother prefers part pay-off. Dissatisfied with food. Shortvegetable®; foreign meata touch—bard to eook; baking good? od? Messroom should be sougee^ - -W —^^—^Mvamsaww WAEgg AUUU« 011011 '•®C**'-EY (Robin), March 1$-Xhslftnsn, J. Brscht; Secrstary, U.I*'' . delegate elected. Some diluted ot. Each member to contribute $1 to fund. Contact patrolpaid. Patrolman to atrolghten out dis5,"-*. ond time ele­ ment. ContribuUon for flowers to member's mother made. No maior repalra made. ft.-.f'.M"®.?*""'""''' Ship's fund $29. (>ne man mlaaed ship In Aidierf- M .U fo^'onnah. Refund delegate a $2 taxi fare for ahlp bualneaa. Need flrat aid list In *t.gin. room. Need new aalt tablcta. SoersJfT, W. Armstrong. Ship's fund %73. Twelve hours In dispute due to ne lauiich service In Walvla Bay. Shtp'a fund to be returned to crew. Repair lUt to be aubmltted. Condition of laundry bad. Members requested to keep ship shipshape. Veva 'Neva' Had It So Good, He Says They never had it so good is the word from the SS Neva West. "This is a good ship In many ways," according to Howard C. Hutcherson, 2nd electrician, who is making his first try as a ship's reporter. •* — "The officers are tops and steward. "He has a very good de­ is that Brother Hardcastle, AB, has the food is the best, so what partment, with such men as Hum- been ship's delegate for the past else does a seaman want?" ella Fluence, chief cook; "Red" four trips. Other deck gang -old- Hutcherson asks. "This goes dou­ ble when you're on the European run at the time," he notes. The ship makes La Havre, Antwerp, Rotterdam and Bremen as its regu­ lar ports. With that Itinerary as a steady diet, it's easy to see what he means. Chowtime is also no occasion for concern on the Neva West, with Walter "Red" Gels on tap as chief Schnoor, haker; Charles Hall, galleyman and steward' department delegate, and last but not least, 3rd cook De Lee Chin. We're for­ tunate in havng such things as fresh and frozen strawberries, honey, chocolate syrup and other goodies too numerous to mention to take care of everybody's sweet-r tooth," Hutcherson adds. An item that speaks for itself SIATRAIN LOUISIANA (Seatraln), June 19—Chilrman, J. Mathews; Sec­ retary, N. Remley. Disputed ot—to bo taken up with patrolman at pay off. Shlp'a fund $70.74. Delayed Bailing disputed. Notify patrolman of unsani­ tary condition of ventilating ayatem In mesiroom. Request alr-condltloning he Installed. To contact patrolman re: Improper posting of sailing board. Discussion on ship's fund In case ot layoff—fund to be turned over to master and receipt given to patrolman and delegate. Do not remove cover from ventilating system as loot col­ lect! in messroom. LUCILLE BLOOMFIELD (Bleomfleid), Juna i—Chairman, T. Schultz; Sacratary. B. Max. Beefs squared away. Shortage of fresh fruit. Com­ pany limited ordering required amount Jn foreign ports; will be taken up with patrolman. Smooth payoff expected. Beefs to be taken ap with ship's delegate who will handle same at payoff. Disputed ot was disposed of and repair lists submitted. Sufficient amount of food to be put aboard for 60-day voyage. Slop chest to l)e checked for popu'iar brands of cigarettes. CHIWAWA (Cities Service), Juno 1 —Chairman, J. C. Swafford, Sacratary L. I. Floyd. One man missed the ship: one was' reprimanded for performing. New delegate elected. Ice box l>elng pilfered. Vote of thanka to steward dept. for good menus. DEL ORO (MItilitlppI), May 11— Chairman, G. Deigade; Sacrctary, Hsnry C. Ccrdes. Vote of thanka for Job well done on working of cargo. S31.9S on hand. One man logged. Discussion on hot water in port: food situation regarding storing of ship: too much pork. Messroom should be left In better shape. Cupi to be re­ turned to pantry. New reporter elected. ROSE KNOT (Suwannee), May 37— Disputed ot settled. Eliminated en­ gine dept. ot must be determined. Request patrolman make payoff in cash. Request clarification on ot for men not being able to get ashore. Sea watches not broken; at anchor in open roadstead. OREMAR (Marvsn), June 10—Chair­ man, D. Nagy; Secretary. C. Walba. Three men missed ship: mate has •gear. Some disputed ot. Fan to be fixed. Insufficient glasses in crew mess. FORTMAR (Calmar), June S—Chelrmsn, B. Rucker; Secrelery, R. Stehl. New delegate elected. One man missed ship—to be reported to dele­ gate. Robin Heed (Robin), June S—Chair­ man, A. Arnold; Secretary, W. Schell. New delegate elected. No tea bags Ip crew mess, only loose tea. Food not prepared correctly—no taste and very greasy. Something will be done if beef la mentioned. Need new chief cook. Food could ha improved by better preparation. Two plates to be made up; sardines and salmon in night lunch: SEAMAR (Calmar), June 1—Chair­ man, J. Staphens; Secretary, G. B»zee. Ship's fund $11. Soma disputed ot. Working on ateam guards. Fan to be put In laundry. Good crew— fine codlperation. SBATRAIN TEXAS (Seatraln), June 13—Chairman (none Hated); Secretary, (nana listed). Ship going Into yardcrew to be' laid off. Ship's fund tSJ.Sff. Few disputed ot. One man missed ship. Fund diirldod among crew. Vote of thanka to delegate. TV and iron to he locked up when in port. Keys .to he returned. Xepalr list to be made up. timers on hand are Bill Karitt, deck delegate; Harry Smith; Bill Thompson (The Georgia Cracker), and "Butter Bean" Clary, the bosun. Joe Caruso (not the singer) and "Drink-Up" Quinn are the day­ men. In the black gang are Ed Kracha as delegate, plus homesteaders Whitey Valentine and John Thompson. Valentine is the mod­ em-day Davey Crockett to th* shipmates. The happy state of affairs calls for an honorable mention for the company purchasing agent who has been providing fine stores each voyage and cooperating fully with the steward and his department. If all continues to go so well, Hutcherson adds, he expects to bs .aboard quite a few trips more. The current voyage in his second one aboard. LOC-A-RHYTHM: Dawn At Sea DBL ORG (Mist.), April 20—Chair­ man, J. Thrathsr; Sacratary, H. Gardar. Report from hall re: working of. cargo in F. DeNorhana. Men fired for performing around coast. Ship's fund t.71.68. New delegate elected. Discussion on unloading of cargo. Books purchased by crew not to he carried topside. • ALCOA CORSAIR (Alcoa), Juno $— Chairman, J. Soavor; Sacratary, M. Phsips. AU departments running smoothly. Captain requests all crew members to refrain from using bar. Ship's treasury $130.90. IncludlngL monies from rafflei. S2M.10. Five houra ot disputed. 'V Tage Ttairtcot LOG By M. DWYER. Reluctant shadows refuse to go As dawn breaks o'er the sea; Misty vapors dance and twirl. And waves roll constantly. Gathered for routine ship's meeting (I to r), Whitey Valentine, Her­ man Filler, Walter Geis, Joe Caruso and Bill Koritt discuss pro­ gress of current voyage. No major beefs or# reported. Canadian bistrict SiU, A&G District BALTIMORE 1216 B. Baltlmora St. fori Sheppard. Agent EAatezn 7-4900 BOSTON 276 State St. Jamei Shsehaa, Agent Richmond 3-0140 HOUSTON 4203 Canal St. Robert Matthews. Agent Capital 3-4089; 3-4080 LAKE CHARLES. La 1419 Ryan St. Leroy Clarke. Agent HBmlock 6-9744 MOBILE.... 1 South Lawrence St. Cal Tanner. Agent HEmlock 3-1794 MORGAN CITY 913 Front St. Tom Gould. Agent Phone 3196 NEW ORLEANS ....S33 BlenviUe St LlndMy WUliamg. Agent Tulane 8636 NEW YORK 676 4th Ave.. Brooklyn HYadnth 94600 NORFOLK..: 127-129 Bank St. J. BuUock. Acting Agent MAdlson 24834 PHILAOELPHIA 337 Market St. S. CardoUo. Agent Market 7-1639 PUERTA da TIERIU PK 101 Pelayo Sal Colla. Agent Phone 3-9996 SAN FRANCISCO ..490 Harriaon St Marty Brelthoff. Agent Douglaa 8-9476 SAVANNAH.. S Ahercom St E. B. McAuley, Agent Adama 3-1728 SEATTLE 3909 l«t Ave. Jeff GUlette. Agent Main 34334 TAMPA 1809-1811 N. FrankUn St. Tom Banning. Agent Phona 8-1323 WILMINGTON. Calif 909 Marina Ave. Read Humphiiea. Agent Terminal 4-2874 HEADQUARTERS....079 4th Ave., Bklyn. SECRETARY-TREASURER Paul HaU ASST. SECRETARY-TREASURERS J. Alglna. Deck W. HaU. Joint , ^ C. lUmmonf. Eng. It. Matthews. Joint E. Mooney. Std. J. Volplan, Joint BAUFAX. NX 12.^ HoUl. StPhone 3-8911 634 St James St. West PLatcau 8161 FORT WILLIAM.. 408 Simpson St. Untulo Phone: 3-3221 PORT COLBORNB 103 Durham St Ontario , Phone: 9591 TORONTO. OntaHo 372 King St. £. EMpire 4-5719 VICTORIA. BC 617M Cormorant St. EMpire 4531 VANCOUVER. BC 298 Main St. PaciGc 3468 SYDNEY. NS S04 Charlotte St. Phone: 6346 BAGOTVILLE, Ooabaa 20 Elgin St. Phone: 545 THOROLD. Ontario 13 St. Davids St. CAnal 7-3202 QUEBEC.; .....44 Sault-an-Hatelot Que^ Phone; 3-1569 SAINT JOm m Prince WUUam St. NB OX 34431 Stars unto the clouds return. Their glimmering lights Jade out; The sun comes up with a radiant glow. And seagulls fly about. Night's dark mantle slips away. It has brought on blessed sleep. And covered the sea, leaving only slits Through which the stars can peep. • 'Vf MONTREAL The first dawn breeze now stirs tht sea. And wanders on its way. O'er the crest of foamy waves As daylight comes to stay. It's strange to see how dawn can come. And break so vibrantly While many hearts, left on the shore. Break so silently. Sentry Men Off Duty SUP HONOLULU 16 Merchant St. Phone 6-8777 PORTLAND '"ciMMe RICHMOND. Calif....610 Mjj^onald.Aye. con Sm)925 SAN FRANCISCO SEA'i'X'UB.• •...............8909 Irt Aye. Main 0290 WILMINOTON '^'•*01 Hgrln* Aya. Terminal 44131 NEW Y0BK......n5 4th^a^groo^ Great Lakes District ALPENA laiB N. td Ave. II 713-J BUFTALO. piJS.'fiiS'al i.i . * Boasting a "fins bunch of msn « . . all ffns sailors,** bosun Fou Machsl (seotsd, left) sits one out with some of them Dn the Coasto Scntryt^ Fictured iseoted, I to r], Mochel, Luke Lukowski, DM; Pqu Fester, OS; standing, Danny Young, A6;"Jack Ten Eyck, OS, cm ABs Robert Wolff, Robert Schiller and Andy Stmkanth. The gan| Is eb^ evenly split between East and West Coast regulars. A �.1' • SEAFARERS Fafe ToitrteeH SEAFARERS IN DRYDOCK ilit'V" #: •irJ- i'' • •Is-: • LOG SIU Scholarship Plan Applauded One reminder that's always in order when a Seafarer gets itck or injured is the responsibility of his shipmates to let the iTnion know the full details as quickly as possible. In that way, the brother can be assured the best possible, care not only in the States but overseas as well. His family can also be spared considerable anguish by this procedure. A case in point concerns a shipboard accident on the Natalie, on which Victor ShUapin hurt his back. Notified by the ship's delegate that Shliapin had been hospitalized in Karachi, the Union kept tabs on his case to find out when, how and to where he would be repatriated so that he would be spared any imnecessary delay on arrival. As a result, a Union representative was on hand when this brother's plane landed in New York, and he was rushed to the Staten Island hospital as an emergency case. Attention to such details often makes a big difference in a man's recovery. Other recent arrivals at the Staten Island drydock are Marcel Mitchell, ex-Plymouth Victory, who's Hoepfner coming around after a bad stroke; Lucius Dewitt, ex-Cabins, who is recuperating from iliness, and .Walter Hoepfner, ex-Valley Forge. Hoepfner went in to be treated for a doubie hernia that was discovered when he came in for a routine check-up at the SIU medical center. Off the Afoundria, Arthiur Fricks checked in at the Savannah PHS hospital last week for treatment of hemorrhoids and is apparently do­ ing okay now that they've been removed. Elmer G. Brewer, who's been in drydock down there since January, is also making headway. In Norfolk, Purvis S. Parker, off the Mae, expects to be out any day now after having a troubiesome growth removed. "Condition improv­ ing" is also the word on Elijah C. Piatt, who entered the hospital for treatment of a back injury received on the Steel Director, As always, these and all brothers in the hospitals welcome personal visits and mail from their friends and shipmates. The foUowlns Is the latest avallabls list of SIU men in the hospitals: Edward G. Knapp Jack Peralta VSPHS HOSPXTAL Antoine Landry FT. WORTH. TEXAS Jonest P. Ponson Edward Lane James H. Shearer I. R. Alsobrook John C. Palmer Leo Lang Wm. H. Simmons Lawrence Anderson Harold J. Pancost Robert Ingram August J. Panepinto David McCoUum John J. Smith Peter Spencer H. Ledwell Jr. Paul W. Seldenberg Manuel Marines W. A. G. MarjenhoffT. H. Stevens Woodrow Meyers George Peteusky USPHS HOSPITAL Alexander Martin Joseph W. Stocker MEMPHIS. TENN. Joseph F. Mendoza Gerald L. Thaxton Philip Mendoza Morton Trehern Charles Burton JOHN SEALY HOSPITAL James T. Moore James E. Ward William E. Nelson George WUliams GALVESTON, TEXAS Dominic J. NeweU Cameron E. Wooten James R. Hodges USPHS HOSPITAL USPHS HOSPITAL WINDMILL PT. SEATTLE. WASH. DETROIT. MICHIGAN Edward S. Cannon P. H. Taylor Eugene Roszko Frank S. Paylor D. G. Taylor SAILORS SNUG HARBOR . USPHS HOSPITAL STATEN ISLAND. NY SAVANNAH. GA. Oscar J. Adams Victor B. Cooper Elmer G. Brewer Jimmie Littleton VA HOSPITAL Arthur Fricks HOUSTON. TEXAS USPHS HOSPITAL R. 3. Arsenault GALVESTON. TEXAS VA HOSPITAL F. M. Connors Robert A. Hamlott KECOUGHTAN, VA. Rudolph GaUis Edward C. Hill Joseph GUI Benjamin F. Grice William T. Odom VA HOSPITAL USPHS HOSPITAL BOSTON. MASS. NORFOLK. VA. Thomas W. Killion Francis Boner Elijah C. Piatt VA HOSPITAL William C. Dowdy Purvis S. Parkr BUTLER. PA. USPHS HOSPITAL James F. Harkel BRIGHTON. MASS. VA HOSPITAL Joseph H. Bibeau Kenneth A. LaRose RUTLAND. MASS. L. J. CampbeU R. A. McDonald Daniel Fltzpatrick Thomas J. DriscoU L. C. Melanson USPHS HOSPITAL Charles F. Dvryer Charles A. Moss SAN FRANaSCO. CALIF. GUbert Edwards Carter V. Myers Joseph H. Berger F. B. McCoUian Roy K. Johnston Lyle W. Williamson Jesse E. Collins Jerimlah S. O'Byme USPHS HOSPITAL Anacleto Delgado Arthur J. Schevlng STATEN ISLAND. NY Jamas Hale H. J. Schreiner Rocco Albanese - Desire LeBerre Antonio A. Mangao Johnnie Simon Omar AU Nicholas Mark USPHS HOSPITAL James Allen John Masters NEW ORLEANS. LA. -Nicholas Anoustls Uldarico Merjudio John W. Bigwood Wayne F. Harris Frank Borst tiaile Mikselborg Claude Blanka Louie HolUday WUliam CarroU Marcel MitcheU Tim Brown John Hrolenok •Guillermo Castro Harvey W. HorrieHorace Curry James Hudson Martln Crosby Manuel Muniz Roscoe Dearmon Ramon Irizarry Thomas D. DaUy John F. Murphy James C. Glisson George Jacobus Lucius A. Dewitt R. S. - Nandkeshwar Jacob GuiUory Jasper U. Jones Pedro J. Erazo Carl M. Olson Francisco Escandell W. Pletrucki Rufus Freeman Pedro Reyes Frederick Fulford Salvador Rivera Romuoldo Garcia Jose Rodriguez Vincent T. Garvey P. J. St. Marie Wade B, Harrell Victor Shliapin W. H. Hoepfner Harold W. Simmons George Kasprzyk . A. D. Sistrunk Donald Keddy G. Sivertsen Edgar W. Kun Warren W. Smith Thomas S. Lambeth Ramon Varela Ricardo Lata Jose Vigo USPHS HOSPITAL MANHATTAN BEACH BROOKLYN. NY Lewis R. Akins Claude B. Jessup ManpM Antonana Woodrow Johnson Ela9 Arls Ludwig Kristlansen Fortunato Bacomo Kenneth Lewis Joseph J. Bass Archibald McGuigan Melvin W. Bass W. J. Mclntyre Frank Bemrick H. C. Melssac J. V, Bissonet I.eo Mannau^ James F. Clarke A. 8. MartlnelU Juan Denopra Joaquin Miniz John J. DriscoU Friedof O. Fondlla Antonio Infante C. Oslnski • •««.•••#*#•#•••••••••##•• Fabin Furmanek George G. Phifer Bart E. GuraniCk Winston E. Renny Odis L. Gibbs O. E. Shumaker Joseph M. Gillard Henry E. Smith Taib Hassan John WestfaU Clarence HawUna.. Pon P. Wing Thomas Isaksen TO AVOID DUPLICATION! If you USPHS HOSPITAL •re an old subscriber and have a BALTIMOBE. MD. Ben Bone I.eroy Jackson change of address, plaasa giva your Juliun Brykczyngkl Stanley Kupnickl fornqiar address bflowt RusseU Clymer Thaddeus Laboada •Arthur Cox Martin McHale Stephen Dlnkel Vincent Rizzute Wm, P, DHscoU Joseph EoU Charles B. Rote ••••oeee*#••#•••••••••#• Oswald Ergle Peder Espeseth Eugene SenS Bernard Falk Nighhert Stratea CITY ..ZONE.... Clarence Gardner William WUcher To the Editor: The famUy joins me in giving thanks to the SIU members for the Andrew Furuseth Scholar­ ship awarded to our daughter Anne In 1956, We should also like to thank again the shipmates of my hus­ band, Claude Virgin, on the 'SS Oceanstar, May 20, 1957, for the comforting message and lovely floral wreath wired to us when my husband's mother Letters To The Editor All letters to the editor for ptiblicotion in the SEAFAR­ ERS LOG must be signed by the writer. Names will be withheld upon request. passed away. It was a source of comfort to the family to know that he was among sympathetic friends during his bereavement. Shortly after my husband's mother passed away I was hos­ pitalized and found that the fi­ nancial burden was considerably lightened by the SIU Welfare Plan. Too, the family is truly grateful for the wonderful care and treatment given my hus­ band when he was hospitalized. We are deeply appreciative of all the good accomplished by the SIU and wish the Union suc­ cess in its every endeavor. Mrs. C. A. Virgin (Ed. 'note: Anne Virgin re­ ceived her bachelor of arts de­ gree, magna cum laude, at the University 9/ Georgia in June.) Wants Shipping Rule Revised To the Editor: would like to ijlustrate,.a point that I think should be changed. I got a job on the Al­ coa Patriot and 15 days later I found myself in Baltimore— without, a job and with a ship­ ping card that had expired un­ der Section 5B of our shipping rules. Now 15 days of work does not bring enough money in so that anyone is prepared to stay ashore for any length of time. The predicament that I lloimd July 4, 1951' \ myself in is neither happy nor pleasant. Financially. I still have obligations to my family as bills come in regularly. Mor­ ally, 1 feel something should have been done Shout this long IdKg. ago even though it hap­ pens so seldom. 1 feel a provision could be .made in our shipping rules to give some consideration to an individual in such circumstances since all of us can be hurt like this at some time. - Why not extend the 15-day'''period? K. Reinvelt (Ed note: The brother's beef is that after he shipped his ship was laid up 15 days later, and he has to re-register under the rules. Section SB of the ship­ ping rules states: "A seaman shipped lOn a regular job, whose ship lays up less than fifteerk (15) days after the original employment date, shall have re­ stored to him the shipping card on which he was shipped, pro­ vided the card has not expired." These rules, ratified by the membership, are subject to change, however.) t 4- it Oilers Asic OT in Port Watches Oidtinier Goes On Disability To the Editor: I want to thank the SIU Wel­ fare Flan for the benefits I am now receiving. Due to my heart condition, the Public . Health doctors have put me in the permanent lay-up fleet. Now, thanks to the SIU Welfare Department, 1 am re­ ceiving the disability-pension and also expect to get my Social Security soon. I'd especially like to thank the SIU officials in Mobile for their help in get­ ting all the details in order. I am planning on making my home with my daughter in California and would like to have my. name on the mailing .list for the LOG. Best regards to all my old sailing mates and smooth sail­ ing to all SIU brothers. I'll probably drop in at the hall inWilmington from time to time as it is not too far from where I'll be staying. C. H. Montgomery 4 4:4 Hails Baltimore Welfare Assist To the Editor: My husband and I want to To tiie Editor: take this opportunity to thank The following is a suggestion those connected with the SIU from the Suzanne for future Welfare Department in Balti­ contract negotiations. more .for their kind assistance. We urge that when an oiler Their efforts helped us in ob­ stands sea watch in port while taining a pension for my hus­ cargo is being worked that he band, who is a paraplegic. be paid overtime the same ae. Thanks again to all. the FWT. The licensed engi­ Mrs. Francisco Bueno neers also get their overtime, so 4 4 4 it is felt the oilers should get it too. When oilers stand sea Jesefina Takes watches in port, they have to take care of , the plant and aux­ Long Way Home iliaries ai}d should get paid the To the Editor: We are having a fine trip on same as others do for this work. a "Slow Boat to Karachi" Lib­ K. J..McCullough erty, the SS Josefina. The ship Jake Lipton is unusual in that it is a good Harold Laird feeder, with lots of overtime. 4 4 4 . We have a good crew, with no' beefs, and our Reward depart­ Lauds Kindness ment is doing a great job keep­ ing the hard-working deck and Of Mae Crew engine departments happy. To the Editor: Enclosed is a "sample" of one 1 wish to thank my SIU broth­ ers and the officers of the SS of our fire and boat drills, or at Mae for making it possible for least the way one of them looks me to be at my mother's fu­ likfr in the eyes of our ship's neral. ' Th^r kindness and un­ artist, Brother Moose. We ex­ derstanding on this occasion pect to be out about six months was deeply appreciated. more. We shall try to keep They really showed the broth­ everything as shipshape as it is erhood of the sea in time of now. need. John Geissicr John R. Ddiifee Ship's delegate Editor, SEAFARERS LOG. 675 FourthiAve., Brooklyn 32. NY I would like to receive the SEAFARERS LOG —please >ut my name on your mailing ist. (Print Information) [ t' te-:'- STREET ADDRESS CITY ..a^...,.ZONE.... ST^\TE m- ADDRESS .............. Leo Gettis STATE • as eeee.e******** John HawUna Harrison Wlnalow • y AboV* Is a cartoonist's-*y9-vlew of firo ond boat drill aboard tha Josefina, aptly titled* "Step Livtly, Boys!" by Seafarer Norman "Mooso" Lightell. Nobody says this happens all tho timd, bvt'iticloef moke oh* wonder. �SEAFARERS loir 4, 1958. Alaska Vote Seen Boost To Stripping Checking Up On The Power Lines PEMAlS AND NOTICES Your Gear.., for stiip ... for shore Whatever you need, In work or dress gear, your SIU Sea Chest has It. Get top quality gear at substantial savings by buy­ ing at your Union-owned and Unionoperated Sea Chest store. ^ ^ t. James Ackerman Your mother, Mrs. C. B. Ackerman, 214 Hanover St., Charleston, SC, wants very much to hear from you. She can be reached by phone at RA 2-2010. t- t-. 4. Joseph J. Marios Jr. It is Important that you send back signed deeds to Frances Santaniello. Farrier Ave., Blackwood, NJ. i * 4" 4- 4" Thomas Lamphier Let the ship's delegate of the Afoimdria know where you want your jacket sent. He can be reached c/o Waterman SS Com­ pany, 310 Sansome St., San Fran­ cisco, Calif. John (Eddie) Misakian Send the topcoat of the ship's delegate of the Afoundria to 13060 Shenley St., Sylmar, Calif. ' Sweaters Sou'westers Raingear 4" • 4" . 4". George Shearer Please^ contact Kenneth Helles, attorney, 277 Broadway, New York 7, in reference to your case. Caps Writing Materials Toiletries electric Shavers Radios television Jewelry Cameras Luggage SEA SIU BABY ABBIVALS Barbara Ann add Brenda Nan Rhonda Sue Messick, born May Banister, born May 29, 1958, to 3, 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. Harry Seafarer and Mrs. Robert Z. Ban­ E,, Messick, Seaford, Del. ister, New Orleans, La. J,. J, ^ 4. ^ Michael Anthony Pitcher, bom James Michael Brancoccio, bom May 10, 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. March 12, 1958, to Seafarer and Robert H. Pitcher, New Orleans, La. Mrs. Dominick H. Brancoccio, it if if Brookiyb, NY. Margaret Stone, bom May 27, ^ t, 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. Dolor Alvln Dyer Jr., bom May 25, F. Stone, Baltimore, Md. 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. Alvin R. if • if if Dyer, Bar Harbor, Me. S.tmiley William Vane, born May, •t 4" 4i 10, 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. Wil­ David Gerard Gegorek, bom May liam M. Vane, Baltimore, Md. 25, 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. David Gegorek, Baltimore, Md. 4 t- .-a 1 . ft t- Donald Wayne Ivey born June 6, 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. Clif­ ford B. Ivey, Prlchard, Ala. » Sharon Ann and Jules James Ralph, born May 30, 1958, to Sea­ farer and Mrs. Jules T. Ralph, The deaths of the following Sea­ farers have been reported to the Metairie, La. Seafarers Welfare Plan and the t. t. SIU death benefit is being paid to Edwin Ramos, bora May 15, their beneficiaries. 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. Rogue P. Ramos, Brooklyn, NY. John Anton, 60: Brother Anton died aboard the SS Jefferson City 4. t t Victory of natural Johnny Lee Wood, borti May 20, causes, on March 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. David 11, 1958. He join­ A. Wood, Tampa, Fla. ed the Union in ^ 1944 and sailed Tony Wayne Armstrong, bom in the engine de­ June 5, 105d, to Seafarer and Mrs. partment. Broth­ James R. Armstrong, Jar\'lsburg, er Anton lived in New Rochelle, NC. NY, and leaves a t, 4 t Ana Lucia Diangson, born May sister, Ethel A. 28, 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. Teo- Patrick, in that doro M. Diangson, Brooklyn, NY. city. Burial was in the Seoul Foreign Cemetery, Seoul, Korea. •1 tit t t t Catherine Flood, bom May 21, 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. John Perfect© Mangual, 60: Brother Flood, Philadelphia, Pa. Mangual, of Brooklyn, NY, died of natural causes -at St. Peters Hospi­ t t t Wanda Robin Hancock, born tal on July 14, 1956. He joined April 23,1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. the Union in 1941 and sailed in th© engine department. He is sur­ Johnsie Hancock, Buchanan, Ga. vived by his wife. Burial took t t t place in Evergreen Cemetery, Gina Lorraine McNellage, bom Brooklyn, NY. June 1, 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. i if if John W. McNellage, Mobile, Ala. James Powell, 44: Brother Powell died on January 12, 1958, in Savan­ nah, Georgia. Cause of death was accidental drowning. Broth­ er Powell became TAMPA—Shipping held its own a Union member' over the-past .two weeks and from in 1944 and sail­ the looks of things, it should con­ ed, in the deck tinue for at least another period. department. H e The Mankato Victory (Victory is survived by a Carriers) paid off and signed on daughter, Joyce, during the period while the Chiand two sons,' wawa (Cities Service) and the Ra­ James and Gerald. Burial took phael Semmes, Fairland (Pan-At­ place in the Bonaventure Ceme­ lantic) were in the area for serv­ tery, Savannah, Georgia. icing. All of Jhe vessels were in * » 4^ good shape. ' . Leo Rhodes, 33: Brother Rhodes died of a respiratory ailment on Speak Out At May 23, 1958, in Galveston, Texas. SIU Meetings There are no Under the Union constitution survivors. Broth­ every member attending a Un­ er Rhodes joined ion meeting is entitled to Union in nominate himself for the elected the 1944 sailed posts to be filled at the meeting in theand deck de­ —chairman, reading clerk and partment He was recording secretary. Your Un­ ion urges you to take ah active buried in the part in meetings" by talcing, these Milliken Ceme­ tery, Whiteville, posts of servihe, North Carolina. ' And, of course, all members have the right to take the floor and expreiss their opinions on Edward Ayer, 128. Brother Ayer ^ any officer's report or issue un­ (lied of a respiratory ailment in ' der discussion. "Seafarers are Pusan, Korea, on February 4, 1957. urged to hit the deck at these He was buried in Seoul Foreign meetings and let their ship­ Cemetery, Seoul, Korea. He is sur­ mates kiibw.. what's on , their vived by hisf wife, Constance Ayer, minds; ' > of Central Valley, Calfornia.^ All's Steady Twn Negley Photos you took aboard the USS In Tampa Ranger are being held in the LOG t office. Swim Trunks^ y ' .'•'I ••-c, A significant impact on SIU Pacific District shipping is expect­ ed as the result of the passage of the bill granting statehood-to Alas­ ka. The statehood grantP is ex­ pected to open up vast areas of the territory to exploitation of mineral resources, timber and other products. Alaska is dependent on shipping for much of its food supply as well as for manufactured goods in large variety. Since SIU Pacific Districtmanned vessels are the major life­ line of Alaska, any economic ex­ pansion in that area will be re­ flected in increased shipping out of West Coast ports. There are no railroad links between the US and Alaska, with the Alcan Highway and air service heing the sole Charles Uribe (left) and D. P. Carroll, electricians on the Jefferson alternatives to shipping. City Vfctoryrare shown checking electrical cables in the ship's Other SIU of NA affiliates are expected to play a significant role engine room. In the new state. SIU of NA fish and cannery unions have been ac­ tive in Alaska for many years. While the fisheries have been in decline, it. is expected that the-new state will take steps to develop them as an economic mainstay. ter for you from Nan Williamson John L. Whismar The vote to approve Alaska as of Vldalia, Georgfa. nease contact your wife at 2089 the 49th state came on June 30 by t t a margin of 64 to 20 in the Senate. Market St, San Francljco, Calif. Gustave W. Bechert The statehood bill had been, pre­ t % % It is urgent that you get in touch viously passed by the House. West Claude W. Mtehett Coast Senators were prominent in CaU at 4202 Canal St., Houston, with your wife at 2108 Poplar the fight for the statehood measure. Texas, for important maU. Grove St., Baltimore 16, Md. The vote on Alaska may possibly 4" t 4" % % % clear the way for similar favorable David Brown Temon WUllibnaeB action pn Hawaii's statehood appli­ The LOG office is holding a let- William Van Dyke would like cation this year or next yoiir mailing address. His address is 3554 So. Third East, Salt Lake City, Utah. Sport Cocrte Slacks Dross Shoos Work Shoes Socks Dungarees frisko Jeens CPO Shirts Dress Shirts Sport Shirts Belts Khakis Ties Sweat Shirts T-Shirts Shorts . Briefs V ^ Patre Fifteen LOC Send 'em to the 1 ..;1 . c>- �SEAFARERS^k^UMS » OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC AND GULF-DISTRICT • AFL-CIO • House Hearings Explore Onassis Ship Maneuvers -: K;i5 ' \i . •T' ling an agreement to build three irupeitankers under the American flag in exchange for the transfer of 12 foreign tankers and two Libertys. The agreement was made two years ago before the flues crisis. As a result of the cancellation, the US Department of Justice is suing for the return to the US flag of the 14 ships, all of them formerly manned by Seafarers, plus an estimated $20 million in profit they made while operating under the Liberian flag. A number of Interesting points were brought forth at the two days of testimony by Onassis, Captain Granville Conway, president of Victory Carriers, and other wit­ nesses. They included the follow­ ing: e A charge by Congressman Zelenko that a document, to the effect that Onassis would not re­ voke the trust agreement, is "not binding" for legal purposes. The document referred to was the out­ come of negotiations under which Onassis put Victory Carriers into a trust for his two children, who program is the training center' •re American citizens, as part of a operated in this port imder every phase of catering ashore. Raton in Florida and the West­ settlement with the US Govern­ the direction of Cliff Taggart. Included in his background is chester Country Club, Rye, New ment over the ownership of Vic­ A charier member of the SIU service as 2nd steward on the pas­ York. tory Carriers. with 20 years' experience at sea, senger ship Alcoa Cavalier, as Taggart directs a 30-day course • A spokesman for Grace Na­ Taggart brings impressive quali­ maitre d' in a niunber of Florida handling a small group, usually tional Bank, which administers the fications to his Job. Aside from and New York clubs noted for half-a-dozen men, which enables trust of which Victory Carriers is his extensive experience in all their standards of food and serv­ him to give a great deal of indi­ • part, said that the trust could shipboard steward department ice, and other employment in such vidual attention and to put stress be revoked by Onassis with the ratings, Taggart has worked In tony establlriiments as the Boca on many subsidiary items in addi­ consent of the Maritime Adminis­ tion to food preparation. tration. He demands a high level of per­ • Victory Carriers paid out $19 sonal hygiene and sanitary prac­ million of the trust funds, to settle tice, Insisting, for example, on Onassis' income tax and mortgage, his^ students having short haircuts obligations to the US Government for sanitary reasons. Problems as well as penalties for violation peculiar to shipboard life, are also of the 1946 ship sales act, and now dealth with such as how to wofk has about $300,000 in cash left— safely in the galley of a ship and a factor which may explain why Ten years as a Seafarer and a member of Uncle Sam's it is asking for cancellation of the Army have made it possible for Gerald E. Anderson to com­ how to navigate in the galley and messroom in bad weather without ships. The company spokesman insisted that money' would he plete his college education. Tle 25-year-old Seafarer, one of injury to oneself or to shipmates. In the process, he stresses at­ coming in from charters to pay for this year's five winners of an This is the third article of a tention to small details, even down the ships. • • The 12 tankers which laid SIU scholarship, is currently series on the winners of the to the way shoelaces are tied. He off SIU crews and went foreign a student at the University SIU's $6,000 Scholarship Award. instructs his. students to -use a short shoelace and tie a secure were immediately chartered out of Minnesota Institute of Tech­ to an American oil company at nology, where he is majoring in ting discharged from the* Army at knot, to avoid a commonplace cause of accident. mechanical engineering. the same time. Emphasis is also placed on disci­ In November of that year he pline within the department, on a Anderson has come a long way started to ship again for Robin sense of pride in good workman­ since 1945 when, Lines and Isthmian until, in Sep­ ship, and on the need to be observ­ at fifteen, he quit tember, 19*55, he enrolled, in the ant of ^Individual likes and dis­ school in the Milwaukee School of Engineering. likes. All this, Taggart feels, helps ninth grade to go He stayed at thfe school for a year, build harmonious relationships in to sea. He join­ but was unable to continue be­ the galley and in the messhall with ed the SIU in cause of lack of funds. He did, the rest of the crew-:^a key item 1948, shipping in however, earn an electronic tech­ in assuring e happy trip. the engine de­ nician's certUcate. partment, and Of course, basic to the instruc­ for the next six Anderson went back to sea in tion are the elements of preparing, years sailed for October, 1956, shipping on Isth­ cooking and storing of food on Anderson the Robin Lines, mian and Pan-Atlantic vdssels for board ship. Including the jiroper Bioomfield, Pan-Atlantic and other a year, until he enrolled in the and safe use of galley equipment. SlU-contracted companies. University of Minnesota in Sep- Taggart was particularly pleased In 1952 Anderson was drafted. tember of last year. Now, with with the accomplishments of- last Through the Army he was able to the scholarship, he is assured of month's graduating class which is finish the high school program an uninterrupted future in pre­ pictured on this page. "If 1 were he'd quit in 1945, by taking corre­ paring tor his chosen profession. a steward on a ship," he said, "i spondence courses and passing a Anderson's parents, Mr. and would like to see a group like this baitei> of high school equivalency Mrs. Eli Anderson, live in Duluth, one come aboai^. I'd know then tests. As a result, he was awarded Minn., where Mr, Anderson if a that I had a good gbng and asa diploma in September, 1954, get- carpenter, \ suraaM •£ a good Igly." Shipboard Skills Stressed At SIU Stewards School '• '• : ' ;.-ti.':; ,.ij.. • Vacationers SA^f FRANCISCOr-An estimat­ ed 500 guests were present as the Marine Cooks and Stewards Union dedicated its recreation facilities at its nearby Santa Rosa training center. The new facilities offer union members an opportunity to get moderate-priced vacations. Facilities include the use of porations in the shipping industry cabins containing one, two or three and elsewhere. Although as an bedrooms with. bath and kitchen­ alien he is no longer supposed to ette; a swimming pool, wading be an owner of Victory Carriers, pool, bath .house and .showers; a. he attends board meetings regu­ recreation hall containing a, TV. larly and makes "suggestions." One lounge, library, snack bar and soda of the directors of the company fountain, pool tables and a dance is a personal representative of his. floor. _ The subcommittee expects to ex­ Congratulations are in order as Seafarer Cliff Taggart (left), plore further aspects of the Onas­ The dedication ceremonies were instructor at the SIU Stewards Training School in Mobile, giver sis transactions before making its an opportunity for students at the farewell handshake to graduates of month-long course. The culireport. One of the witnesses to be training school to show off the called is the former attorney gen­ -nary cum laudes (I to r) are Dimitrio Franco, Robert Christian, results of their course of Instruc­ John Young, Eddie Jackson, Cleo Jones and Milton Thibodeaux. eral, Herbert Brownell, whose law tion. A lavish buffet was set up Course includes shipboard culinary procedures and safety rules firm participated in some of the in the dining hall, along with a Onassis transactions. designed to maintain high standard of SIU feeding. pastry table, all of it prepared by students under the supervision of the school's instructors. Students at the school are trained for em­ ployment aboard MCS passenger and freight ship operations. In addition to the training and recreation aspects of the new MCS center, the facility is going to be the site of retirement homes for Sailors Union and MCS members. MOBILE—The SlU'g "new look" feeding program, designed to improve standards of The homes will be similar to the food plreparation and service aboard ship, has its supporting elements shoreside in the apartments which the SUP has provided for its retired member­ fdrra of the SIU's training program for steward department personnel. A key unit in the ship in several West Coast ports. WASHINGTC^—The tangled affairs of Aristotle Onassis were examined at hearings before a subcommittee of the House Merchant Marine Committee. 'Hie hearings were called after Victory Carriers notified the Maritime Ad­ $1,515,000 a month carrying oil in ministration it was cancel­ US•commerce. Onassis owns some 70 coip- Iti J MCS Opens - 'mt. .is yj'j f -V ( Seafarer Takes Aim At Engineer Degree 1S5: ii-:'-' • -•.' ^•>y. . 4^- •- ' ';i:\.'_;.- ;• - .1 Mr'y-J tl' 11^'' • - }f'. iK •: ; % rfl, .!tf',;i^y^><.i-V'-, y>.. ";>vif^ Bait, On Even Keel BALTIMORE—It has been a quiet period in this port, both on the shipping side and on the labor front. While/ there has been a steady Job turnover among the men on the vessels coming into port* it is not expected to improve much more over the next period. Paying off during the past period were the Emilia (twice), Carolyn, Jean (Bull); the Oremar, Feltore (Marven); Alcoa Pennant, Alcoa Polaris, Alcoa Pegasus (Alcoa); Seamar, Massmar, Bethcoaster (Calmar) and the Chickasaw (Wa­ terman). Signing on were the Ore- . mar, Seamar, Chickasaw, Massmar, ^ Alcoa Pegasus and the Seastar (Traders). In-transit vessels included the Cubore, Santore, Baltore (Mar/en)j the William Carruth (Penntrans); Steel Scientist (Isthmian) and the Alcoa Runner, Polaris and Pennant (Alcoa). There were no outstand­ ing beefs on any of the vessels in this port during the period. Be Sure To Get Dues Receipts Headquarters again wishes to remind all Seafarers that pay­ ments 0* funds, for whatever Union purpose, be made only to authorized A&G representa­ tives and that an official Union receipt be gotten at that time. If no receipt iaf offered, bv. sure to protect yourself by immedi..tely bringing the matter to the attention" of the secretary-treas­ urer's ofil'ice. •• !> . 'li jif ;H! •i • if � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource July 4, 1958 Description An account of the resource Headlines: SIU SCORES MAJOR BREAKTHROUGH ON RUNAWAY SHIPPING MM&P JOINS ENGINEERS IN FIGHTING NMU RAID DECLARE HALT TO DOCK HOSTILITIES SIU BREACHES RUNAWAY BARRIER WITH P&O VICTORY WEST COAST ACTIONS PAVED WAY FOR FLORIDA SUCCESS CANADIAN RUNAWAYS STILL TIES UP BY SIU STRIKE COATS ‘LOST’ POLED REPAY SEAFARERS ATLANTIC ON 2ND TRIP; NO PICKETS NY LAYOFFS BACKFIRE AGAINST STRUCK SHIPS NAME LARKIN TO FULBRIGHT AWARD BODY FREIGHT TAX CUT AIDS SHIPPING BME PHILLY TUGMEN GET 6% RAISE CANADIAN SIU TEAM TREKS OVER TUNDRA FOR PACT M’TIME HIRING LAW ACTION SEEN IN ‘59 ALASKA VOTE SEEN BOOST TO SHIPPING HOUSE HEARINGS EXPLORE ONASSIS SHIP MANEUVERS SEAFARER TAKES AIM AT ENGINEER DEGREE Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 07/04/1958 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XX, No. 14  1958 Periodicals Seafarers Log